Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

Six

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

North Pole Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

Three

Dept. Web Site:

http://www. northpolefire.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Volunteered with Steese area Volunteer Fire Department for three and a half years as a live in firefighter while attending college. I achieved the rank of Lieutenant before I was hired at my current department.

My Training:

Firefighter II, EMT III or Intermediate, Hazardous Materials operations, Fire Service Instructor, Emergency Vehicle driving Instructor.

About Me:

I am engaged to be married in June 2011, we have two great dogs and a great firefighting family around us. I am elligible for Lieutenant promotional testing when the next opening arrives.

Day Job:

Firefighter

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It brought excitement and enjoyment to my life, I found a job I could enjoy on and off duty.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Family, schedule, excitement of being there for others in their time of need and being able to help.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Construction materials used in new buildings, lack of funds, having resources stretched too thin, normal growing pains of any family.