Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

14 yrs. fire and had 2yrs. EMS

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cowan Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

4 yrs.

Dept. Web Site:

http://cowanfire.com

Web Site:

http://www.farmlandfire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Center Twp. Fire 3 yrs.

My Training:

FFI and II
Rural Firefighting
Search and Rescue
Advanced Search and Rescue
Extrication
Wrecker Assisted Semi Extrication
Vehicle Firefighting
Hazmat Awareness
Hazmat Ops
Strategies and Tactics
NIMS 100, 2oo, 700, 800
Instructor I
Used to be an EMT-B

Day Job:

Unemployed

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I grew up around it and that's what I always wanted to do

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I get to help people who, at the time, can't help themselves.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recruitment and retention, money, politics, training