Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

City of Bloomington

Years With Department/Agency

<1

Dept. Web Site:

http://cityblm.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Colfax Fire Department
Eastern McLean County Ambulance Association
Village of Colfax Emergency Management Agency
Downs EMS
Lexington Ambulance Association
Bloomington Township Fire Department
Leroy Emergency Ambulance Service
Kirby Hospital EMS
Arrow Ambulance

My Training:

FFII
Haz-Mat Operations
Tech Rescue Awareness
Fire Service Vehicle Operations
EMT-Paramedic

About Me:

I am 23 years old married and reside in Urbana IL. I have worked in fire and EMS for six years and I truly love every day. I have worked in the volunteer, paid on call, and full time agencies. I currently am a probationary firefighter with the City of Bloomington.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help others on what could possibly be the worst day of their life

Why I Love Fire/EMS

No two days are ever the same

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety
Funding cuts
Mininum Manning