What State do you live in?

VA

Type of Organization

Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function

Company Officer (Captain/Lt/Supervisor), EMT/Paramedic, Training Officer/Training Chief/Instructor

Years in Fire/EMS:

15

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Big Stone Gap Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

15

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.bigstonegapfiredept.com

My Training:

FF1 and 2,Virginia Fire Instructor, Vehicle Rescue Opps, Vehicle Rescue Technician, Haz-mat opps, Farm machinery extrication, VFIRS 5.0, EVOC class 1, 2,3, Arson investigation for the First Responder, NFPA 1403 Awareness, Alternative water supply, Basic Pump Opps, Rural Water Supply, Safety Officer, EMT-B, PICO, STICO.

About Me:

I am 35 years old, and have been married for a 12 years to my wonderful wife Kellie and have a two beautiful daughters (9 and 6) Hobbies: firefighting, model railroading, maintaining the fire departmernt's website (www.bigstonegapfiredept.com) I have been a firefighter 15 years now and enjoy everything the fire service has to offer from training to the true emergencies.

Day Job:

EMT-B

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted to help my community and do something that could make a difference in someone elses life, and also I wanted that something to be exciting and fun. I found out firefighting is all those things grouped into one. It is hard work but it never seems to be work when you are out there doing something you love to do!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

its the greatest feeling in the world to help someone when they are having the worst day anyone could have.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding for updated equipment and maintaining current equipment