Type of Organization

Military/Federal Response Agency

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

6 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

DYESS AFB CRASH/FIRE/RESCUE; DYESS AFB, TEXAS

Years With Department/Agency

2 Years

Web Site:

http://mckinleyvillevfd.webs.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I am currently on military active duty status at McKinleyville VFD, & Weirton Area Ambulance(WAARS).

My Training:

Basic Firefighting For Jr’s.
Electrical Hazard Awareness
Hazardous Materials Awareness
WV Firefighter Lv. 1
WV Firefighter Lv. 2
Auto Extrication Awareness
Auto Extraction Operations
Arson Detection for the First Responder
NREMT First Responder
WV First Responder
WV Delmar Firefighter Lv. 1
WV Delmar Firefighter Lv. 2
Incident Command Systems
Pipeline Safety Training
NREMT EMT-B
WV EMT-B
OHIO EMT-B
PENNSYLVANIA EMT-B
TEXAS EMT-B
Emergency Vehicle Driving
Advanced Airway
Combi-tube Course
WV Fire Officer 1
ISO Fire Suppression Rating Schedule
EMS Continued Education
Glucometer Course
Aggressive Search Tactics
CPR/Basic Life Support Instructor
RIT operations
DOD 1st Responder
DOD Fire Fighter 1& 2
DOD Haz-Mat Awareness & Operations & WMD
DOD ARFF
DOD Driver/Operator ARFF
DOD Driver/Operator Pumper
DOD Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply (MWS)
DOD Haz-Mat Technician & WMD
DOD Telecommunicator I/II
DOD Confined Space Technician
NIMS-100
NIMS-200
NIMS-700
NIMS-800
MSA SCBA Technician

About Me:

My name is Ronald (Ron) Williams, I'm 22 years old. I am from Wellsburg, West Virginia. I am a huge West Virginia Mountaineer, and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. I am in the United States Air Force. I am currently assigned to Dyess AFB, Texas as a permanent duty station; with a primary duty specialty of Fire Protection Journeyman (civilians know it as a firefighter). I'm am currently enrolled at American Military University (AMU) for a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science Management. I enjoy messing around with cars, and work is my passion. Anything else just message me. Have a Great Day!

Day Job:

U.S. Air Force Fire Protection Journeyman

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/firefighter312

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Around it all my life and always wanted to do it.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of staffing, budget cuts, fire prevention