Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Other Senior Command Staff, Captain, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

30

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Southern Jersey County, Il

Years With Department/Agency

5

Dept. Web Site:

http://qemfire.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

QEM Fire Protection District
Cottage Hills, Il
Parker, TX
Mitchell, IL

My Training:

FF III
Hazmat Ops
Paramedic, Il, MO, National Registered

About Me:

Just ask!!

Day Job:

Full time paramedic....nights

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

When I was in high school, there was a volunteer fire dept. behind our school. I would listen to the siren sound to alert the volunteers. Curiousity grew and 30 years later...I still haven't grown up!!!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

we get to drive really fast and tear up stuff!!!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Volunteer training / retention