Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

1 year

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Illinois Valley Fire Department, Cave Junction Oregon, Soon to be Ride fire dept in Shirley New York

Years With Department/Agency

1 year

My Training:

FF1, and as of Feb 21 I will be taking my First Responder

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined the fire service because, as cliche as it sounds I wanted to help my community. I also wanted to do something that I can be proud of. The adrenaline is an upside too. But overall I wanted to do something that everyone thought I couldn't.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

sense of accomplishment or doing good, for whoever the patient/victim is.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of funding, lack of volunteers is a big thing, and lack of understanding of what we do by civilians.