Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

6 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Whitesville Rural Volunteer Fire Department Moncks Corner, South Carolina

Years With Department/Agency

Six Years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I became a paid firefighter in 2004 at james island fire department. I worked their for 6months became a backup driver, then six months later got promoted to enginner. Three months later I started acting. I worked there for 2 1/2 years then went to the naval weapons station fire department

My Training:

FFI,FFII,FOI,EMT,HAZMAT OP'S, HAZMAT IC , DO: Aerial

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

At first it was to stay out of trouble. My volunteer department Whitesville Volunteer Rural Fire Department had a junior firefighter program and the Asst. Cheif at the time new me real well and he keep trying to get me to join so one day i did and i fell in love. When i turned 18 i moved into the station and lived their until this past january.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Adrenaline rush of a alarm!!!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The fire department of today has changed from the fire departments of the past. I hear stories from the older guys telling me different traditions and things they have done. I think the new generation of firefighter's don't have the brother hood or the traditions as they have in the past. Everyone cares about themself anymore or theirs just no time. I think firefighter saftey has come a long way from where it has been, but the only time the fire service focusses on the issue is when we lose a fire fighter.