Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

4 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

queensland fire and rescue service

Years With Department/Agency

4 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.fire.qld.gov.au

About Me:

I am an auxiliary fire fighter with Queensland fire and rescue service and have been for the past 4 years, I do the job because I love it, it gets into your blood i guess, I have also become a peer support officer with the department, to help my fellow fire fighters to deal with stress, and hopefully help them avoid post traumatic stress associated with the job

Day Job:

motor mechanic

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Because I love the job and have done since childhood ,
I love being able to help others in there time of need.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

being able to help my comunity

Top Issues Facing Responders:

new building methods and building materials, post traumatic stress