Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

21

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Forest Grove/Gales Creek, Oregon

Years With Department/Agency

21

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.forestgrove-or.gov/city-services/fire-department.html

Web Site:

http://www.fgfr.org/index.html

My Training:

FF1, EMT-B, Pumper/operator, wild land, Hazmat ICS, Incident safety officer, building construction, Fire Ground Leader, fire investigation

About Me:

I was one of two Lieutenant's at a all volunteer station (Station 7) from a combination fire department. I was also one of three EMT’s, and one of 4 pumper/operators. They have about 5 responders at the station of which only about 3 respond regularly. Most of the calls are the opposite direction of the other station where paid staff reside, so they are first on scene of almost all calls.

Day Job:

Equipment Engineer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help, and meet others that live near me

Why I Love Fire/EMS

feeling like I helped some one

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety, and not enough time to get the training I want and need, let alone the experience actually fighting fires