Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Auxiliary/On Scene Support, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

5

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Salem Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

5

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Salem Volunteer Fire Department
Nicholson Auto, Inc.

My Training:

Fire Fighter I
Fire Fighter II
NREMT-B
NIMS
CPR
First Aid

About Me:

I am active in all Emergency Services fields. I am a volunteer fire fighter and an EMT-B. Salem Volunteer Fire Department is a combination paid/volunteer fire department. Fire department services and calls are volunteer staff. EMS services have 24 hr paid staff of a driver and EMT or Paramedic. I do both, volunteer and I am a paid driver and EMT. I am also a member of the WV Army National Guard. I plan to become a WV State Trooper while being an EMT and Fire Fighter.

Day Job:

Dairy Mart Foods Cashier

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I like helping people.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping People!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Money, Communications, and Manpower