Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

12

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Crawfordsville Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

2

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.iaff4143.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Wabash Township Fire Department (West Lafayette, IN)

About Me:

I'm a dick of all trades, master of nothing. I'm a paid Firefighter/Paramedic, a volunteer firefighter since 1998, I'm a Deputy Town Marshal, and I work part-time as a 911 Dispatcher. If it has to do with Public Safety, I'm somehow involved in it. I guess that would make me a glutten for punishment.

Day Job:

Firefighter/Paramedic

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=561736635&ref=profile

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Same as the majority of you. I want to make a difference!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Its funny. I'm not sure its a love as much as its a MUST.. Its like breathing..

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Though "Old School" works great at times, don't forget that there are new tools and methods that may improve your tactical positions. Having been in the paid service for a while now, I've noticed that it takes walking a very delicate line between "Old School" and "New School" to make things work.

Just don't forget to be open minded.