Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

5 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Hilton Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

5 years

My Training:

I have been trained to Haz Mat Tech level, and I am currently in the EMT Basic class.

About Me:

I am a student at Monroe Community College and through MCC I got an internship with the Kodak Park Fire Department. It is the greatest experience ever with some of the greatest guys ever. Besides firefighting, I like to read and write, and I am getting back into bike riding.

Day Job:

Paid Intern/Student

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined the fire department as a way to give back to the community, and because my father, grandfather, and uncles were in fire/ems before me. So it's a way of continuing the tradition.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

There is nothing else like it in the world

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of money, rising prices of equipment, and personal safety