Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

Firefighter, Other Emergency Services Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Porter Fire Dive Rescue Porter, IN

Years With Department/Agency

5

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.porterfd.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Pine Township Volunteer Fire Department

My Training:

40-HR Mandatory Training
Firefighter I/II
Wildland Firefighter (Red Card)
HAZ-MAT Operations
OSHA Cert
ERDI 1 Diver
Open Water Diver
Search and Recovery Diver Specialist
River Diver Specialist
Underwater Communications Specialist
Dry Suit Diver
Ice Diver
CPR Cert.

Day Job:

Electrical Engineer

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/900tharps

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

"When the World Trade Center was destroyed, I was traumatized. My uncle Vincent Timmons is a Manhattan High Rise fireman (Battalion 8, Engine 8, Ladder 2) and I was in fear that he was one of the brave souls that lost their lives that day. Fortunately he was not, but I still felt a need to help, indirectly. I immediately joined a local volunteer fire department. After a few years, I moved to Porter and joined their elite organization. I regret not getting involved sooner. Helping people in times of need is the greatest feeling in the world, whether you are rewarded or not."

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The respect and love from the community. People will go out of their way to say thank you, even if you have not directly helped them in any way.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding