Type of Organization

Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

4

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Te Rapa Emergency Response Team

Years With Department/Agency

4

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

New Zealand Police Offiecer

My Training:

Trained with the Police for two years then joined the Emergency Response Team when started the new job with Fonterra.

About Me:

I am passionate about supporting my team members and learning new things. This way I can give back to my team and help further their education in emergency response systems and training.

Day Job:

Milk Powder Operator

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To further my knowledge with emergency controls and prevention of an emergency.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love to help others and help protect people from harm.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Psychological trauma and mental stress, lack of support from the business members, understanding the nature of an emergency and the variables that arise from an incident.