Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

17

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Altamont Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

6

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Utah Department of Public Safety, Communications 28 yrs
Salt Lake County Fire Department (1992-2003)

My Training:

Fire Fighter I
Wildlanf Firefighter I
Instructor I
Hazmat Awareness
Fire Inspector I
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
POST Certified Dispatcher

Day Job:

Supervisor/dispatcher 911 center

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Provide service back to the community

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I do something that makes a difference, and every little boy watches a fire engine go screaming by and wants to be a fireman. Some grow up.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Proper training for small departments who may face the same hazards as a bigger, better equipped, and better trained department--often miles away from the 2nd in engine company.