Paul Young

Male

Pilot Point, TX

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:
24
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Lewisville Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
21
Dept. Web Site:
http://cityoflewisville.com
Web Site:
http://pilotpointfire.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Lewisville Vol. Fire Department (absorbed by LFD)
Pilot Point Vol. Fire Department (first time 2 years)
Highland Village Fire Department (was there 5 years)
My Training:
Firefighter, Paramedic, Fire Instructor, Officer I, Fire Officer Supervisor
About Me:
I am a career firefighter that started as a volunteer, got hired in '88, have worked part time in another small department, volunteered at my home town department and now I am a part time paid Division Chief of Operations.
Day Job:
Firefighter / Paramedic
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Childhood dream
Why I Love Fire/EMS
It allows me to test myself, both mentally and physically, do something worthwile, and the obligatory "help others"
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Safety / training.....for career FF's pay and security

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  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Paul, welcome to the Nation. Glad you dropped in to join the group. Your involvement and participation here is important to us all. Dont be shy just jump in and get your feet wet. You will get out of this what you put into it. Lots to do, read and become involved with here. Have fun and be safe.

    Chief William Sharp
    Southern Oregon Coast

    Feb 11, 2009

  • CJ

    HEY CHIEF!!!

    Feb 14, 2009

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Paul, thanks. I hope you dont always agree with me. Your your own Ladd and should have your ow opinion whether you agree with me or not. Good thing. I'm not always right. :) Have a good weekend. Whats left of it.

    Mar 22, 2009