Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

7

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Eastover Volunteer Fire Department, Eastover, NC

Years With Department/Agency

5

My Training:

FF 1&2
EVD,
Driver Operator
RT Extrication
EMT-Basin

About Me:

I joined Clement Fire Department in October of 2000, when I was only 18 years old. From there I met my wife and moved to Eastover, North Carolina. In January 2002 I joined the Fire Department there. In 2006 I joined Cumberland County EMS as a full-time EMT Basic. I am currently in class to upgrade to an EMT-Intermediate.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://Myspace.com/Brooks

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted to help people. And I figured that someone had to do it. At the time all of my friends were like why run into a burning building to save someone you don't know. All I could say was because you won't.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The ability to help people

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training, or the lack of.