N.J. Lefort

56, Male

Larose, LA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Assistant or Deputy Chief
Years in Fire/EMS:: 25
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Lockport Volunteer Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: 3
Web Site:: http://www.loopllc.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: First started my career with the Cut Off Volunteer Fire Dept. in 1985. Left that department in 1997 as Asst Chief and moved to another city. Joined the Larose Volunteer Fire Dept. where i served as Fire Chief for the last 7 years. Joined the Lockport Volunteer Fire Department 1 year ago.
My Training:: Certified L.S.U. Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Firefighter III, Haz-Mat Awarness, Haz-Mat Operations, E.T.S. Certified Haz-Mat Technician. V.F.I.S. Emergency Vehicle Driving Instructor. Training at L.S.U. in Rapid Intervention Team.
About Me:: Just retired my E.M.T.-Basic after 14 years of E.M.S. service. Joined a local vol. fire dept. at age 16, worked my way up the ranks. Joined my present dept. in 1996, became the fire chief in 1999.
Day Job:: Maintenance Technician
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Joined the local Volunteer Fire Dept. in high school with my best friend whose father and brothers were members.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Helping the community.