Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

17

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Dexter Fire-Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

3 months

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Berwick,Pa Fire Dept. (Eagle Hose Co.) Engine 81

Promontory Park Fire Department (Comanche County,Texas)

Highway 219 Fire Department (Texas)

Bishop Fire Dpeartment (Bishop,Texas)

My Training:

Haz-Mat,FF1,FF2,SCBA

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined Fire/EMS for the same reason most do....To be able to help my firends and neighbors in there time of need.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love it because I know that I am making a difference in someones life during a time of great need

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of proper PPE, Polotics of small towns,and getting grant approval for new trucks and eqipment