Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Windcrest, TX

Years With Department/Agency

4

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.ci.windcrest.tx.us/index.asp?NID=38

Web Site:

http://www.windcrestfire.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Taft Volunteer EMS
Venture Crew 343

My Training:

SFFMA-Advanced FF
Instructor Level I
Fire Officer I
EMT-Basic
TCFP-Basic FF
High Angle Rescue Technician
Operations level:
Haz-Mat
Confined Space Rescue
Trench Rescue

About Me:

I love to rock climbing and at 15 i was climbing anything and everything. A Vol FD Lt. pulled me to the side and spoke to me about the Corpus Christi, TX Technical Rescue team and other teams nationwide. High-angle rescue training is what got me started in the Fire/EMS Service. Technical Rescues are what im here for all else is just extra.

Day Job:

City of Converse fire department

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/SAtokenblackguy

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I love the rush, and the challenges im always faced with.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

being able to make kids smile just by walking in the door.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of appreciation from the communities we serve, our pay, and the way Volunteers and Paid Depts segregate & disrespect eachother.