Jay

49, Male

Dayton Ohio

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: N/A
Job Function: Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:: 18.. started as a cadet and worked my way up
Years With Department/Agency: 2
Web Site:: http://www.co.greene.oh.us
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: started out as a cadet, then worked my way through the ranks to finally become a sergeant. Worked both paid and volly at several departments during my years in the fire service
My Training:: Level 2 Firefighter, Rescue Technician (heavy rescue, confined space, advanced auto extrication, rope, ) Fire Investigations, Fire Company Officer, former EMT B
About Me:: started out as a cadet when I was 15, 33 yrs old now..have been in either fire or law enforcement since that time. I have seen alot of great people come and go and alot of changes both good and bad come through the pipelines
Day Job:: Deputy Sheriff
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.myspace.com/rcr2921
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I was a huge fan of Emergency and then as I got older I found all the different aspects of Emergency Services (police, fire,ems, rescue) to be amazing, so i was drawn head first into it.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: kickin ass and breakin glass!!
Top Issues Facing Responders:: need for more dedication, especially in the volunteer departments, funding..we need more money!!