Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

1

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Big Rapids City Fire Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

2

Web Site:

http://www.memphis_fire.com

My Training:

FF1, Foam Specialist cert., 2 RIT training certs.

About Me:

I am a full time student at Ferris State University, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Heavy Equipment Service Engineering & Technology. I recently joined the Big Rapids City Fire Department. My father was a member of the Memphis Fire Department, and I have recently joined there also.

Day Job:

Student/Farm hand

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=1128319899

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It is in my blood. I am a third gen. volunteer FF, and I want to give back to the community any way I can.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

You can help people, and the rush is like no other.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

People don't realize that we are in a hurry and they need to get out of the way.