Type of Organization

Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

First Responder

Years in Fire/EMS:

9

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Northeast Nebraska American Red Cross, formerly Carroll Fire & Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

9 for Carroll Fire and 10 for Red Cross

My Training:

Essentials of Fire Fighting, Interior Fire Attack, Propane Emergencies, Structure Search and Rescue, ERT Basic Concepts, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Farm Machinery and Vehicle Extrication, Flashover Simulator, Live Structural and Vehicle Burn Simulator, First Responder . and various EMS classes

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I like to help people and i love the rush.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The Rush and also helping people

Top Issues Facing Responders:

I would say the top issue would be fire/EMS physical fitness. There are alot of paid and volunteer fire/EMS people that are out of shape and over weight.