Type of Organization

Private EMS

Job Function

EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

10

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Medic West Ambulance

Years With Department/Agency

0.5

Dept. Web Site:

http://www,medicwest.com/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Silicon Valley Ambulance, AMR (Alameda County), Bayshore Ambulance

My Training:

Paramedic, SAR, ICS, WMD

About Me:

I'm just a hard working street medic in Vegas who likes to read, cycle, and occasionally play video games.

Day Job:

Medic

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To broaden my EMS network of contacts.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Where else can I drive fast with lights and siren, occasionally get scared almost to death and every so often make a difference to someone else nobody cares about.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The lack of integrated scope of practice across the US.