Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Combination

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

2

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Long Island, Maine

Years With Department/Agency

2

My Training:

Fire Ground Company Operations - Cumberland County Fire Attack School
FEMA Incident Command System - IS100, IS200, IS700

Day Job:

Web content developer

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://cade.ericnorcross.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

At the time there were few young people on my community's fire and rescue department. I went to a meeting just to check it out, but I felt so welcomed that I joined.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

helping out my community

Top Issues Facing Responders:

bureaucracy and standards