Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Combination

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

14

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Talent, Oregon

Years With Department/Agency

Two months, but eight years with another fire department. We are in the process of being annexed into JCFD#5.

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.jcfd5.com

Web Site:

http://www.mercyflights.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

* Oregon Department of Forestry Student - Wildland Firefighter
* Phoenix Fire Department - Volunteer Captain
* Jackson County Fire District #5 - Volunteer Firefighter
* Grayback Forestry INC. - Forest Worker/Wildland Firefighter
* Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge - Wildland Firefighter
* Jefferson Rural Fire Protection District - Student/Sleeper
* Corvallis Fire Department - Resident Volunteer

My Training:

NFPA FIREFIGHTER 1 and 2
FIREGROUND LEADER 1 and 2
PUBLIC EDUCATION SPECIALIST
NFPA INSTRUCTOR 1
HAZ-MAT FIRST RESPONSE OPERATIONS
PUMPER OPERATOR
DRIVER
WILDLAND INTERFACE
FIREFIGHTER
WILDLAND INTERFACE ENGINE BOSS
Oregon EMT-Intermediate
American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Instructor
Child Safety Seat Technician

Day Job:

Taking care of a two year old.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I didn't know what I wanted to do for a career. I started volunteering for a local fire department for fun and found out what an awesome job it is.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Brotherhood and I have the best job in the world!!!!!!!!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing and budget issues