Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

2

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Dixon Rural FPD

Years With Department/Agency

2

My Training:

Currently taking Fire Fighter II and plan to take EMT-B after that is finished.

About Me:

Started out as a lifeguard in my teens and as I've grown I've wanted new ways to help people and serve my community, as well as learn a variety of skill sets and disciplines. 2 years ago I saw my local station was hiring and decided to try out and see what I was capable of. Being a firefighter is as much a discovery of myself as it is about anatomy, tools and tactics.

Day Job:

Church choir director/Retail clerk/Youth program director

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

1. Search for adventure 2. Desire for personal discipline 3. Serve community 4. Hands-on skills training 5. Diversity of skill sets

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Always evolving and continually pushing me to better myself

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Building construction, training, human nature.