Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter, First Responder, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

18 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Alpine Vol. Fire/Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

9 years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

5 1/2 years with Jacksonville, Florida Vol. Fire/Rescue Dept., 4 years of Navy Crash/Rescue

My Training:

firefighter training, military crash/rrescue, emergency first responder, haz-mat, vehicle extrication, old school paramedic, law enforcement.

About Me:

I am currently 53 years old, married,have 3 children that are married,also have 5 grandchildren, 2 step-grandcchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. I work at Proctor&Gamble as a contractor, operating a clamp lift truck.

Day Job:

contractor at Proctor & Gamble

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

to help people and to save lives

Why I Love Fire/EMS

satisfaction, and the ability to help people in times of duress, and to save lives and property.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Personal safety, people not pulling over to the right to allow you to respond to emergency runs.