Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

12+

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Braintree Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

12+

My Training:

Massachusetts Fire Academy

About Me:

64 years old, miss the job, married, with 9 children, 3 step children, 28 grandchildren, and soon to have another grandchild, and 1 great grandson. Still miss the job, still a "JAKE" at heart.

Day Job:

Customer service associate

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family tradition, Loved the job

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I felt as if I was accomplishing a great public service to the community.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Hazardous chemicals and materials being used in every thing that are being used by companies and consumers on a daily basis. Complacency of the general public as to the needs of professional firefighters just to be able to fight fires. UNDERSTANDING AND CARING POLITICIANS who are in tune with the needs of the firefighters all over the country and world.