patrick Tetsall

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function: Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:: 11 yrs
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Berkeley Fire Dept
Years With Department/Agency: 7 yrs
Dept. Web Site:: http://ci.berkeley.ca.us/fire
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Corte Madera Fire
My Training:: FFI, FF2, EMT-P, Hazmat Operations, Confined Space Awareness, PHTLS, PALS, ACLS, RS1, RS2,
Relationship Status:: Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://myspace.com/bfdmedic
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I got started because my father passed out one day and I didn't know what to do. I decided to go medic school, fire academy and then got hired. I work for City of Berkeley (BFD)
Why I Love Fire/EMS: The rush and helping people
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Increasing services from the field.
FF and medic safety