Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

12

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Bethany Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

12

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.bethanyfire.org

About Me:

I am firefighter I and II certified. I also have my HAZMAT tech. certification, EMT, NCEVD, NCEVD Aerial, NFPA driver/engineer, Wildland fire suppression, Aircraft fire supression and rescue

Day Job:

Aircraft maintainence technician

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined because I wanted to further my education and also to help people in need.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Its a satisfying feeling to help other people in the community when they are in need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

I feel that some of the top issues facing some volunteer organizations today are money/budgeting issuses, and lack of training in some circumstances, and safety of firefighters