Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid, Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

19 Years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

West York Ambulance

Years With Department/Agency

Just Started!

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.westyorkambulance1.org/home.php

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Omaha AR Volunteer,Logan Rogersville Fire Protection Dist. MO,Bryant AR FD,Springhill Vol. FD AR, Middle River MD Volunteer Rescue,

My Training:

Firefighter I&II,Haz Mat Technician,Nationally Registered EMT-P,

About Me:

I like Storm chasing and collecting Fire/EMS Memorabilia. A good book is not out of the question on down time.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Kinda Cliche....But I like Helping in a time of need

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The Occasional Pat on the back for a job well done.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

1.Pay and Retention
2.Increasing call volumes with fewer Medics to run them