Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer, Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, EMT - Basic, Other Emergency Services Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

21

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Acton Maine fire dept. I have been out of fire and EMS for the past couple of years now

Years With Department/Agency

18

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I also worked for Action ambulance as a basic EMT for a few years

Day Job:

I am a Mechanic for the M.B.T.A.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined fire/ems to help people when they were down and out, who would have known over the past 21 or so years I would make so many friends and gain so much experience. It is a wonderful place to work it is like a second family

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I get to help people at the worst times in their lives

Top Issues Facing Responders:

where to start, there are so many issues from day to day safety, to local politics.