Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief, Training Officer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Firefighter, EMT - Basic, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff, Other Emergency Services Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

3

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Sparks, Oklahoma

Years With Department/Agency

3

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Lincoln County Emergency Management - Storm Spotter/S.A.R.

5 Years

My Training:

I have been in the fire service for a few years now and training has been an ongoing process since day one. I am currently an EMT-Basic, NREMT First Responder, IFSAC FF1, and Im currently at the HAZMAT first responder awareness level. I have also been through all the ICS classes except for the ICS-400 which is coming up pretty soon. I love training and learning new experiances as well as networking with all the people I meet both in the service and civilians.

Day Job:

IT for Oklahoma State Supreme Court

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com\strait_country

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I started out as a volunteer E.M. Responder to chase storms. The more I was involved the more I wanted to do. Im now a voluteer firefighter, NREMT First Responder, NREMT EMT-Basic, and E.M. Storm Chasser. So Im almost always running somewhere. I love what I do and the best part of it all is when a patient/parent of patient shakes your hand and thanks you from their heart. It makes every sacrifice worth it.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The thankfulness of patients and their families

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Adequate Funding for small departments, Safety, Adequate training for small department personell