Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, First Responder

Years in Fire/EMS:

14

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Spring Branch Fire/Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

2

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Cy-Fair Fire Dept. Houston, Texas, Westlake Fire Dept. Houston, Texas

My Training:

TCFP-FF-B, EMD, EMT-B, Swift-Water Rescue Tech, Paramedic trained, Saving Our Own, Advanced ITLS, CPR

About Me:

29 y/o FF From Texas

Day Job:

FF/EMT

Relationship Status:

Other

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My Step Father and Brother are both in the Fire Service

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It is not like going to work it is like going to hang out with your buddies

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training and Finance Problems in Rural settings