Dino

58, Male

Houston

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Other Fire Department, Industrial/Institutional, Military/Federal Response Agency, Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

18+

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Port of Houston Marine Fire Department Houston, Texas

Years With Department/Agency

1

Web Site:

http://www.cyfairvfd.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

USAF firefighter at Blytheville AFB in Blytheville, Arkansas

My Training:

USAF 1986 Chanute AFB in Champagne, Illinois
CFVFD 1990 fire training in house, and outside training
Texas A&M field days since 1990 (training, & teaching)
POHA Marine firefighter, and Haz-Mat training

About Me:

I am 41 y/o male who is married, and has a 3y/o daughter, and another on the way. The emergency services field has been a part of my life for 18+ years, and I don't see it going anywhere anytime soon. I am assigned to the Fireboat 2 called the Bracewell with the POHA. I am the Captain of CFVFD station 2 where I started in 01/1990.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Always wanted to be a firefighter as long as I can remember.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The feeling of satisfaction I get when you look into their eyes, and nothing has to be said.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

How the public views the fire service as a whole, due to things that have happened in the recent past years.

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