Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

8

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

St. Louis, MO

Years With Department/Agency

8

My Training:

FF I & II, EMT, Regional Strike Force(High Angle,Collapse,Confined Space,Swift Water,Scuba,WMD,Natural Disaster)

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I really hadn't thought about it until someone said hey why don't you become a fireman. I used to be a paratrooper so I thought what the hell.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the rush

Top Issues Facing Responders:

health care, pensions, safety