Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Auxiliary/On Scene Support

Years in Fire/EMS:

2008-2011

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Clark Co. Fire Dept./Transitioning to Hamilton Fire if they accept my application.

Years With Department/Agency

2008-2011

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Only Clark County Fire

My Training:

On the job training.

About Me:

I loved the thrill of doing this job. I dont like the scenes of destruction when the "beast" devours all in its path. Especially any tears that fall which is clearly distinguishable through any water or smoke. Its a civic duty we took to protect our community and our neigjbors. We all are domestic soldiers against a invisable enemy which lays dorment till the most unexpected times. Thats when we are called. Wonderful feeling to be a firefighter. A tradition even Ben Franklin was a part of. I ate, slept, breathed Fire Dept. It was everything.... Id say I was married to it... everything else was merely my mistress.

Day Job:

Artist, son, husband.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://raymondboydboyd@rocketmail.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

The love of the job and the need for us to be there. They were scarce of firefighters so I joined as my civic duty.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Its a family

Top Issues Facing Responders:

A family beyond blood, we're connected by spirit and honor. The D.N.A. of each fire dept. Loyalty and honor.