Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Secretary / Treasurer, Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Fire Buff / Fire Enthusiast, Administrative Staff / Team Member, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

4 Years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Thomaston FIre Department

Years With Department/Agency

4 years

My Training:

Firefighter I and II. Strategies for structural firefighting, Advanced extrication, Hybrid vehicles, Incident safety officer, First due engine response, Flashover survival, etc

Day Job:

Mechanic

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted to be a part of something big. Its a great adrenaline rush.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Uniform training, Everyone learns different whys to do same job, no one is on the same page.