Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

8

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

City of Murfreesboro Fire Dept., Murfreesboro, TN

Years With Department/Agency

2

Web Site:

http://www.wilsonema.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

City of Lebanon Fire Dept. From 06/01 to 12/07
Wilson Co. Emergency Management. From. 08/05 to present

My Training:

FF I & II, Extrication, Rope Rescue Tech, Swift Water Rescue I & II, Trench Rescue, HAZ-MAT Operations, CIDS Instructor, BLS Instructor, EMT-I.V.

About Me:

My Grandfather was a fireman in CA, in the county I grew up in, he became assitant chief, my father was a fireman for several years and still acts as a seasonal fireman in CA. I became a full time fireman at the age of 18 and hope to retire from the job one day. I love my job, everything about my job and will always do it as long as I'm able.

Day Job:

CPR classes, and what ever to make extra money sometimes.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.firedustinemt

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family trade, and I Really can't see my self working a 9 to 5. I'll never do anything else so long as I'm able!!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Making a difference in the community, and just that over all feeling when you kick @$$ on a fire!!!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing and Equipment shortages among America's first responders.