What State do you live in?

ID

Type of Organization

Municipal Agency

Job Function

Firefighter/Driver Operator

Years in Fire/EMS:

8

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Chubbuck Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

8

Dept. Web Site:

http://cityofchubbuck.us/fire-2/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Power County EMS

My Training:

IFSAC Firefighter I and II, Haz-Mat Ops, and Driver-Operator. B.S. Degree in Fire Science from Purdue Global University.

About Me:

I am a passionate student of the fire service. I got my start as a paid-call firefighter and was eventually hired as a full-time firefighter in 2016. I have served in all leadership capacities for the Chubbuck Firefighters Association. I have also served as the Kaplan University Public Safety Club President where I started a monthly speaking series for students to hear advice from not only Kaplan's instructors, but from speakers with expertise in public safety. Last year I also developed a junior firefighter camp through the Idaho State University Workforce Training. I am currently working on my MBA through Purdue Global University.

Day Job:

Auto Parts Consultant for Advance Auto Parts

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/jnkyrddogg01

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined the fire/EMS services thanks to the influence of my grandfather who was a firefighter for the Pocatello Fire Department. I developed a love for serving my community through my participation in religion and in the Boy Scouts of America. I am now living my dream of helping my neighbors when they need me most.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love Fire/EMS because of the mentors and peers that truly understand the meaning of brotherhood.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Suicide. Mass Casualty incident debriefing. Cancer. Cardiac events. Leadership. Mentoring. Being progressive while still maintaining tradition.