Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

14 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Forestville Volunteer Fire Department; Forestville, MD

Years With Department/Agency

1 Month

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.fvfd23.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Glenn Dale Volunteer Fire Dept 1994 - 2007

My Training:

FF2, EMTB, PUMPS, RESCUE TECH, HAZMAT TECH, EVOC, FIRE OFFICER 1, STOKER QUALIFIED, DRIVER, AERIAL APPARATUS OPERATOR, TRUCK COMPANY OPS AND A FEW MORE THAT I CAN'T REMEMBER AT THIS TIME.

About Me:

HAVEN'T BEEN EVERYWHERE AND HAVEN'T DONE EVERYTHING! NUFF SAID.

Day Job:

PRIVATE EMS DISPATCHER/ SUPERVISOR

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family tradition!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

GETTING THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK SIDE BY SIDE WITH MY GRANDFATHER, UNCLE AND MY COUSINS ON THE SAME FIRE.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

THESE YOUNG PUNKS THAT HAVE NO RESPECT FOR THE OLDER GUYS WHO HAVE WORKED THEIR ASSES OFF TO GET TO THE TOP. ALL THESE LITTLE BASTARDS EXPECT EVERYTHING TO GIVEN TO THEM ON A SILVER PLATTER.