Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant, EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

14

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Abingdon Fire Co.

Years With Department/Agency

14

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.joinabingdon.com

My Training:

Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute:

Rescue Technician completed in 1999.
EMT-B completed in 2001.
Fire Fighter I completed in 2003.
Fire Fighter II completed in 2003.
Fire Officer I completed in 2005.
Fire Officer II completed in 2005.
Fire Police completed in 2005.
Haz-Mat Operations completed in 2005.
Emergency Services Public Information Officer completed in 2005.
Incident Safety Officer completed in 2005.
Emergency Vehicle Operator completed in 2006.
Strategies and Tactics completed in 2007.
Conducting Safe Live Fire Training Evolutions in 2007.
Fire Instructor 1 in 2008


New Mexico Tech:

Understanding and Planning for School Bomb Incidents completed in 2006.


Texas Engineering Extension Services:

EMS 1 Basic Concepts for WMD Incidents completed in 2005.
Public Works WMD Basic Concepts completed in 2006.
Children and Nerve Agents completed in 2006.
WMD Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders completed in 2006.
Canine Emergency Medical Care completed in 2006.
Medical Effects of Primary Blast Injuries completed in 2006.
Emergency Management Concerns for the First Responder in Terrorism
and Disasters completed in 2006.
Bacillus Anthracis completed in 2006.
Introduction to SNS and Mass Prophylaxis completed in 2006.





Obtained National Certifications in:

Firefighter 1 in 2006
Firefighter 2 in 2006
Haz-Mat Awareness in 2006
Haz-Mat Operations in 2006
Rescue Technician in 2006
Fire Officer 1 in 2008
Fire Instructor 1 in 2008

Day Job:

Project Manager

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

for the thrill and excitement and to meet new people.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the thrill