Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

14 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cedar Rapids Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

3 years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Riverside Volunteer Fire Department
North Liberty Fire Department

My Training:

I am FF/EMT, hazmat Tech,WMD Tech on Strike Force One in Iowa.

About Me:

I am married and have two daughters and live in north liberty iowa. I am currently working towards my Bach. of Fire Science Degree. I enjoy doing things with my family and hanging out with friends. I golf and love being outdoors.

Day Job:

Professional Firefighter

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined the fire service because it is the family buisness, I am a third generation firefighter

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The fact of helping someone at the worst time of their life

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Top issues Facing responders today is the fear of the unknown and the lack of funding to First Reponders