Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

5

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

McDonough Ga. Fire Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

5

Dept. Web Site:

http://departments.firehouse.com/dept/McDonough2GA

My Training:

Firefighter 2, Nationally Registered EMT(Intermediate), HazMat Technician, Aerial & Pumper FAO,

About Me:

The fire service has been around m family for a while. My grandfather was a firefighter back in the 60's for the city of Mcdonough, Ga. My father started as a volunteer firefighter for McDonough and then went full time for Henry County Fire Dept. in the late 70's. He is currently Chief of the dept. I currently work for McDonough Fire Dept. Ive been there for a little over 4 years. I work at station 52 which runs a 70' sutphen quint, F-550 brush truck and freightliner pumper/tanker.

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/bigbuddyj

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To be the one that people call when they need help.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The adrenaline rush that you get when your fighting fire and running calls.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

I think lack of personnel and funding are big issues in the fire service.