Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Spotsylvania Volunteer Fire Department Engine/Rescue 4 "Da Fork"

Years With Department/Agency

6

My Training:

Basic and Advanced shipboard firefighter, FF1, FF2, HAZMAT OPS, HAZMAT Awareness, Rope Rescue Level 1, EVOC Levels 1,2, and 3, EMT Basic, NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800, Driver Pump Operator, Rural Water, Vehicle Rescue Awareness/Operations, Airport Firefighter, Driver/Operator-ARFF, Public Telecommunicator I/II

Day Job:

Firefighter

Relationship Status:

Other

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was a firefighter in the navy, after I got out, one of my friend's was in the fire dept, thought I would like so I tried and I enjoy it.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Nepitism, and Affirmative Action.