Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer, Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, 911 Operator/Dispatcher

Years in Fire/EMS:

9 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Brumley Fire Protection District

Years With Department/Agency

9 years

My Training:

EMT, Firefighter 1 2, Extracation Tech. Haz-Mat Operations, LP gas emergency, Emergency Medical Dispatcher/Training Officer, Mobile Command/ Dispatch operator.

Day Job:

Dispatcher Training Officer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My dad was a firefighter and took me to the fire department all the time. It never had to grow on me, once I was there I knew what I wanted to do when I got older.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The Brotherhood, and the rush

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Budget Issues, and Missouri's new overtime laws, and lack of TRAINING