Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Safety Officer, Fire / Arson Investigator, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

7

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Matoaka, WV

Years With Department/Agency

7

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.matoakavfd.com

Web Site:

http://www.wvmcs.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Mercer County Sheriff's Department

My Training:

FFI, FFII, FIRE OFFICER I, HAZ-MAT TECH, BOMB TECH. ASST., SAFETY OFFICER, ARSON I, ARSON II, ARSON III, SWAT CERTIFIED, EMT-B, LEADERSHIP II, PICO, STICO, Wildland firefighter.

About Me:

In 2001 I started my emergency services career at the Matoaka Vol fire Department. I moved up the ranks to Health & Safety Officer in 2003. In 2004 I received my EMT-B certification while I was in the WV State Police Academy.
I have been in Law Enforcement since 2003 and joined the Mercer County Sheriff's Department in 2004. I have been part of the Princeton Rescue Squad through the 1st responder program at the fire department since 2004 and this year I became a part-time employee.
I have also went to Montana in 2003 as a wildland firefighter.

Day Job:

MERCER COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted to give back ti my community and honestly, I am an adrenaline junky.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Retention and recruitment