Band of Brothers pipes and drums

Chicagoland, IN

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function: Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 14
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Hobart
Years With Department/Agency: 8
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Bethlehem Steel, Midwest Steel, Nat'l Park Service-Indiana Dunes, South Haven
My Training:: Bunches
About Me:: I play bass for the Band of Brothers bagpipe band
Relationship Status:: In a Relationship
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.myspace.com/bandofbrotherspipeanddrum
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: To make a difference. I joined the pipeband to show my pride and heritage. I wanted to support the families of fallen brothers while celebrating traditions within the fireservice. Promoting healing and honor but also enjoying fellowship with my brothers who perform as piper/drummers.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: its who I am and would be lost without the job. I like being the "go to guy" under fire
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Complacency, apathy... a loss of focus and love for the job. The traditions are still there if you're still intrested in knowing what they are. Man has been putting out fire since before he knew how to make it and mistakes still keep happening that have happened previously. I wish I only played old retiree funerals and parades but its not the case.