Marc

Male

New York

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?: CA
Type of Organization: Other
Job Function: EMT/Paramedic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 6
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Joffe Emergency Services
Years With Department/Agency: 4
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.JoffeEmergencyServices.com
My Training:: Search and Rescue, Fire Science, EMT
About Me:: Male
Born in Summit NJ, Moved to Brooklyn Heights NY, then out here to Los Angeles California.
Like to chill with friends when I am not working. Looking at switching companies to be able to get back on a rig/ambulance.

FD: Started the Explorer LAFD program in Oct of 2006
I have 750+ hours of ride out time
Promoted to Explorer Capt.in October of '08
(Explorer Capt. is the highest rank and Exp can have in department)
The Explorer Program closed in 2009 Due to city wide budget cuts. It restarted as the cadet program, I never went back.
Day Job:: EMT / Supervisor
Relationship Status:: Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I joined as an Explorer to give back to my community and to the 3 friends of mine, who were NYC Firefighters that died on 9-11. (ironically thats my birthday)
Why I Love Fire/EMS: i get to give back to my community and help those that need me the most
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Traffic, pay, ineffectent gear, poor leadership