Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Bethel Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

6

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.cityofbethel.net

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Bethel Fire Department (Bethel, AK), Bayside Volunteer Fire Station (Kodiak, AK)

My Training:

Firefighter I/II, EMT-3 (EMT-I99), HazMat Ops, Engineer/Driver Operator, Wildland Firefighter Type-2

About Me:

I'm a Firefighter/EMT by trade and a full-time single dad. I enjoy what I do and love helping people. My hobbies include hiking, camping, sightseeing, hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors. I live in Alaska and love it!

Day Job:

Firefighter/EMT

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/daron.solesbee

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I played paintball with some of the firefighters. One of which was the Captain, who told me that I should go by the station and fill out an application. I started as a boot firefighter, got the bug, and now I'll never do anything else!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It's an experience that I get to have 24 hours at a time that most people never get.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Budget shortfalls, staff shortages, and frequent fliers!