Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Captain, Firefighter, First Responder, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

9 Years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Dickson County Rescue Squad

Years With Department/Agency

8 Years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I was on the McEwen Fire Dept. for around 1 year. It is an ausome Department run by great people..

My Training:

80 hrs Firefighting 1, Vehicle Extrication, High Angle Rescue, K-9 use in Rescue opperations, National Regristed First-Rresponder,16 hrs.Basic Pump,10 hrs. RIT traing, Haz-Mat, Incident Comand

About Me:

I have been in the fire servise almost 11 years and loved every sec of it..

Day Job:

County Highway Dpeartment-Tractor Opperator

Relationship Status:

Other

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was always drawn to the sounds of fire engine as a kid and one day just desided to go up to the local fire dept and see what it was all about and now its in the blood..

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The people you meet and feeling you get when you help someone in need with no hesitation..

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Not enough paid members on bigger city departments and POOR comunications with other departments...GAS!!