Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

7

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Hammond Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

4

Web Site:

http://www.natalbanyfirerescue.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I'm also with Hammond Rural Fire Department which is a combo department but I dont do too much with them. My primary department runs a lot of calls with them and thats pretty much the only time I do anything unless they call me and need me to work. Im an operator with them and have been with them for 6 years

My Training:

I have IFSAC FIREFIGHTER I, IFSAC HAZ MAT OPS, STATE CERTIFIED HAZ MAT TECH, AND FIRST RESPONDER. I AM WORKING ON MY EMT AND SHOULD HAVE THAT WITH IN THE NEXT 3 OR 4 MONTHS.

About Me:

I have wanted to be a firefighter basically since the day I was born. My dad is a District Chief with 29 years on the job with Hammond Fire Dept, and now Ive been with Hammond for 4 years now. At the age of 16 I joined Natalbany Volunteer Fire Dept as a junior firefighter. At the age of 18 I left Natalbany and joined Hammond Rural Fire Department as then became an operator and started working there. Then on January 28th of 2006 my dream came true I had my first day with Hammond Fire Dept. Since then Ive gotten back with Natalbany and stopped doing as much with HRFD, I am also on the auxillary list for Livingston Parish Fire District 2 in Springfield, Louisiana.

Day Job:

Hammond Fire Dept.

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Ive grown up around the fire department, Im a 2nd generation firefighter and love everything about the job.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Kicking in doors and going into the heat of battle

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The need for change, and people not wanting to change