Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

Fire-25 years/EMS-2 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Hume Fire Protection District

Years With Department/Agency

26 years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

None

My Training:

FF2, FF3, Haz-Mat Ops, Instructor, Extrication, First Responder, Live House Burns, Lp Gas, NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800, 1900 and others, EMT- Basic, AG Trauma, Radiological Hazardous Materials Course for now.

About Me:

I have been with the Hume FPD for 25 years. I started in 1977 and then moved away. I came back and have been on the department ever since. Began my EMS career in 2005 as an ambulance washer and became an EMT-B in 2006. Both services are volunteer.

Day Job:

Maintenance-Wal-Mart

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I live in a small community and most of my family has been or still is part of the fire department. The ambulance service in our area is volunteer and runs 24/7 with only 11 EMT's.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Be the first in and possibly be able to do some good.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The lack of new firefighters and emt's. Retention of newbies and veterans. Training, training materials and willingness to train. Safety and health.