Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

12 yrs Fire , 10 yrs EMS

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Alpharetta Fire Dept , Alpharetta, Ga.

Years With Department/Agency

2 yrs

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

L&M and Professional Ambulance out of Hartford ,CT for about 2 months then we became AMR.

Wethersfield Vol. Fire Dept.

My Training:

FF NPQ 1
National Reg. EMT-I
Ga. cert EMT-I
and a couple other I can't remember

Day Job:

refinish hardwood floors and cabinets

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I could say the adreniline rush but..nah ..not where I work , I gotta say helping people . The job gives me a sense of satisfaction and self-worth . Knowing for the most part its different from day to day. Also when I hear people talking about their jobs and saying how much they hate it and don't look forward to going to work ..... I can honestly say I love my job and I really do look forward to going in next shift .

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The feeling of self worth and satisfaction.... plus only working 2 dats a week.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training , physical fitness , lack of commerodery ( think I spelled that wrong ).