Type of Organization

Private EMS

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

5

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Schaefer

Years With Department/Agency

1

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

black canyon fire district, REMSA, Rural Metro, Care Ambulance

My Training:

State fire certification, licensed paramedic in california, nevada, arizona, advanced training in ECG interpretation.

About Me:

pretty active guy when not at work. currently obsessed with snow skiing, drive a race car 2 weekends a month spring through fall, waterski in the summer, and love road trips.

Day Job:

paramedic on private ambulance

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

always wanted to be a paramedic and love the rush of helping those in emergencies.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

never really the same job twice.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety, equality of pay, career burn-out