What State do you live in?

Canada

Type of Organization

Municipal Agency

Job Function

Firefighter/Paramedic, Training Officer/Training Chief/Instructor

Years in Fire/EMS:

31

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Upper Miramichi Fire Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

27

Web Site:

http://www.ambulancenb.ca

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

St. John Ambulance - 31yrs Volunteer, St John Ambulance Instructor - 26 yrs Paid, Upper Miramichi Fire Dept. 27yrs Volunteer, Southwest Miramichi Ambulance/Nashwaak Keswick Ambulance 11yrs Paid, Ambulance NB 15yrs Paid

My Training:

Primary Care Paramedic, ACLS, PHTLS, BTLS, Firefighter Level I and II, Hazmat First Responder, Arson Investigator Level I, Auto-Extracation, Home Health Care, First Aid/CPR/MFR Instructor, Electronics Engineering Technologist

About Me:

I'm a happily married father of 5 who loves my job and the volunteer work I do in my communnity and in my province. I love to read and collect books. My hobbies include playing guitar, drawing and painting.

Day Job:

PCP AmbulanceNB

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help my neighbours and family.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I can make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Public awareness of our jobs and the risks involved, safety on scenes like MVC's, better protective equipment, more funding for education and training.