Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

10 years fire dept. and 7 years EMS

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Madison Valley Fire District

Years With Department/Agency

10 years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

None

My Training:

Firefighting, structure, wildland, HAZ/Mat, EMT, propane fires, confined space and rescue.

About Me:

I've lived in Montana 11 years been married for 2 years to an outstanding lady. We have 2 dogs. I work 2 jobs, enjoy camping, fishing, hunting, hiking and fire fighting.

Day Job:

Janitor, at local school. And service tech. at rental yard.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/BRDfireman

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Changed my life and wanted to make a differance in our comunity.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping our comunity and making a differance. Childhood dream.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Not having enough responders in the departments. The general public not respecting the firefighter/EMS instructions. Employer's not allowing personal to respond to emergencies during working hours.