Justin Baer

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function: Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 15 Years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Washington D.C. Fire Department, Washington D.C.
Years With Department/Agency: 7
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.e16t3.com
Web Site:: http://www.nhfd51.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Newburg-Hopewell Volunteer Fire Department, Newburg Pennsylvania.
My Training:: Firefighter I, II, EMT.
About Me:: Volunteer Bio; Sergeant and First Responder at 16, Lieutenant, EMT and Driver at 18, 3rd Assistant Chief at 21, Associates Degree in Fire Science Technology

Career Bio; Private District of Columbia Fire Department 7 Years. Assigned to Engine 16
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I grew up in a family of volunteer firefighters in a small town where helping neighbors was the right thing to do.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Everything
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Emergency rooms being used as a replacement for Primary Care Physicians causing over use of the ems system.