Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

10

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Countryside Fire Protection District

Years With Department/Agency

5

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.countrysidefire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Libertyville Fire Department

My Training:

FF III, FAE, Paramedic, Roadway extracation tech, Fire Instructor II, FOI, FO2,

About Me:

I served in the US Marine Corps for 8 years active duty. I started out in the fire service as a Paid on Call Firefighter with Libertyville Fire Department. I worked for PSI ( contract service) while in paramedic school. I then got hired at my current Fire Dept. I am married with 4 kids. I am working on my batchlors degree in Fire service management.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Needed an exciting job like what I had in the US Marine Coprs

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The esprite de corps

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training, economic issues, higher demand on the service