Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

1

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

East Hampton Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

1

My Training:

Firefighter 1, Haz Mat Awareness/ OPS, EMT-B

About Me:

I'm 22 years old and I've lived in East Hampton, CT all my life. I'm finishing up my BA in Criminal Justice at Central Connecticut State University. I'm hoping to land a career in law enforcement someday. I'm a huge gear head and I am the proud owner of a 2005 Dodge SRT-4 with quite a lot of money into it :). I drag race it when I can and bring it to car shows. I live an active life style and I'm always at the gym. The Boston Red Sox and New York Giants are my favorite sports teams.

Day Job:

Full-time student currently/ Part-time janitor

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To serve my community and to become a stronger, more well-rounded person.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

it pushes to me go beyond personal boundaries and find strength I never knew I had.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of funding and personnel for volunteer agencies, cut backs for paid agencies in tough economic times, closing of fire departments in many cities leading to increased response times.