Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

14

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

City of Monroe in Georgia

Years With Department/Agency

11

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.moroega.gov

Web Site:

http://www.oconeecounty.com

My Training:

I have had high angle rescue and confined space training. I am certified in: FF1&2, An Instructor, Evaluator, working on my 1403, Structural Firefighting Instructor.

About Me:

I am 44 yoa. I am married. We have a combined family of 5 girls and 1 boy. I have 2 girls and the boy and she had the other 3 girls. I was in Baghdad, Iraq from July 2009 until July 2010 as a Contract Firefighter with WSI.

Day Job:

Part time at Auto Zone.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was part of a Fire Brigade at Louisiana Pacific and just got the bug.I really enjoy my job.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping the communities I work for.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

money issues from the state, county, & city.