Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

16

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Vinton Fire & EMS

Years With Department/Agency

3 months

Web Site:

http://www.bedfordfd.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Lyn Dan Heights VFD
Troutville Volunteer Fire Dept.

My Training:

FF1, FF2, EMT-B, Haz Mat Ops, VDFP Instructor 1 & 2, May Day Firefighter Down, Basic Pump Operations, Rural Water Supply, IS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800, NFA Leadership 1, 2 & 3, Aerial Operations

Day Job:

Firefighter/EMT

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Fire/EMS & Emergency Management

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping the community

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Firefighter Safety
Equipment & Technology
Staffing