Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

18

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Richardson Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

15

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

DeSoto Fire Rescue-Nov 1993-Dec 1995

My Training:

Fire, Swiftwater, High Angle Rescue, HAZMAT, Fire Instructor, Intermediate TCFP D1/F2/N2, TDH EMT-P Paramedic

About Me:

Prior to joing the Fire Service I was in the US Army. I am retired Army with 20yrs of Service both Active and Reserve. Married my wife Carron on June 6th, 1987 and we have two son's, Wade born Oct 12, 1990 who attends OSU FPST Degree Program and wants to be a Firefighter and Jeffrey born Feb 24, 1994 who is a Junior in HS and wants to attend West Point to be a Army Officer.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/fprigmore

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

A long story, let's just say it was what I was meant to do.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Rewarding to know I help others in times of need

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Saefety on Highways at MVC. Health