Chris Pearson 141

Vernon

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid
Job Function: Firefighter / EMT-Basic, EMT - Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 1yr 2mo
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Town of Vernon Fire Dept Vernon CT
Years With Department/Agency: almost 3 years.
Dept. Web Site:: http://vernonfire.com
My Training:: FFI, EMT-B, Hazmat Awareness
About Me:: I grew up in these firehouses as almost everybody in my family has been a volunteer in my town. A month after i joined I started my FFI training. I passed that in December. Then In January i started my EMT-B course and passed that just last month (aug 07). I look forward to many yrs of serving my town and continuing with the family tradition, My little brother has also followed in the footsteps and is now a firefighter.
Day Job:: Electrician
Relationship Status:: In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Family Tradition
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Helping other people when they are having the worst days of there lives and trying to make it just a little better
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Training, Recruitment and Retention, and Safety