Kipp Rix

65, Male

Farmington, NM

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
12 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Farmington Fire Department (Farmington, NM)
Years With Department/Agency
1
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.firenet.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Santa Teresa Fire Department (5 years)
My Training:
IFSTA FF I and FF II, Swift Water Rescue, Rope Rescue, SAR, HazMat Ops.
About Me:
I am proud to brag that at age 47 I walked away from my career with HOME DEPOT and followed a dream; I now hold the record for being the oldest person to complete the Farmington Fire Academy and become a full time paid Farmington Fire Fighter.
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
To help the people of my community.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
No 2 days are the same and I'm no longeer stuck working in a dead end job for Home Depot.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Maintaining top grade people and an attitude of caring in the field. Finding people with a true desire to volunteer because it is the right thing to do not just a passing fancy or just the cool thing to do.

Comment Wall:

  • Jim aka Bick

    JUST DROPPING BY TO SAY HELLO AND WELCOME TO FIREFIGHTER NATION. ADD ME IF YOU WANT TO AND BE SAFE OUT THERE.

    Mar 6, 2008

  • Rick

    Hi how's it going?

    Jul 25, 2008