Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter, First Responder, 911 Operator/Dispatcher, Other Emergency Services Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

11 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

LSEMS, Mt Dora Florida

Years With Department/Agency

4 years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I worked for a large sheriffs office and the 3 city police departments that were in the same communication center. Now I am dispatching fire and ambulance service.

My Training:

FFI, First Responder, CPR Instructor, EMD, Safety Team, Incident Command

About Me:

I have dispatched with a large sheriff's office and police departments in one communication center. I am currently dispatching with an agency that dispatches both fire and ambulance service for two counties. I am a volunteer firefighter which I love. It is hard to sit and dispatch a fire call, when I want to be in the middle of the action on the other side of the radio. But I do take my job very serious and make sure to take care of my brothers and sisters on the other side of that radio.

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I got into emergency services because I wanted to give back to my community and help people. I have always loved giving to others and helping others and this was the ultimate way in giving back.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Being able to help others and use the skills I have learned.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Is unified communication within all departments. I think it is important that departments need to learn how to write grants to get the needed governmental money that is out there to improve our departments.