Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

12

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Merrimac Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

9

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.merrimacfire.com/

Web Site:

http://www.beverlyfire.com/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Amesbury Fire Department, dispatch

My Training:

Firefighter I/II certification, Basic/Advanced Arson Investigations, Vehicle Fire Investigations, Electrical Fire Investigations, Pumps and Hydraulics, Basic Haz Mat, Flashover Simulator, Basic Confined Space Rescue, Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Associates Degree in Arts (General Studies), EMT-B

About Me:

I spread myself way too thin and it cuts into my availability to respond to calls.

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I actually wanted to be a cop, got a job as a police & fire dispatcher, and BAM fell in love with the Fire Service

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Nothing else gives me that kind of high! I just love helping people.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Fatigue. Boredom. Zero to Sixty in 2 seconds. People being stupid and unsafe. Tunnel Vision.