What State do you live in?

MS

Type of Organization

Paid Fire Department

Job Function

Firefighter/Driver Operator

Years in Fire/EMS:

10 Years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Gulfport Fire Department Gulfport, MS.

Years With Department/Agency

10 Years

My Training:

NFPA 1001,1002,1041-I,1021-I&II, Rope rescue, Confined Space.

About Me:

Nothing extraordinary here.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://Michael Hamers on facebook

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I kind of got into it accidentally. I was going to go into law enforcement. I decided to use the fire dept. as a way to get my foot in the door of the city. Then the more that I learned in recruit class, the more I wanted to stay with the fire dept. I abandoned the idea of being a cop before I was out of recruit class! I LOVE MY JOB!
So the question should be...Why am I still part of the emergency services? The fires, the extrications, the satisfaction of helping people in need of help. The time off isn't bad either.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the unique experiences.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Appropriating funds to keep firefighters safe & up to date w/technology. Firefighter health. Training, especially learning to comunicate on the fire ground, and not having "tunnel vision". Keep the blinders off fellas!