Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer, Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

21

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Van Buren Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department

Years With Department/Agency

1989-present

My Training:

First Class FF,Hazmat Ops,RIT,Adv. Extrication,Instructor I, Fire Medic II,NIMS,IMS/ICS, First Responder,Fire Officer I

Day Job:

Retired

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help people in my community in their time of need...

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Hands on help for the community.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding for the volunteer departments that enable them to continue training and keep equipment updated to the changing of needs for their community.