Type of Organization

Military/Federal Response Agency

Job Function

Training Officer, Safety Officer, Captain, Sergeant, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

7

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Eglin AFB Fire & Emergency Services, USAF

Years With Department/Agency

7

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Ramstien AB, Kirkuk AB, Ali Al Salem AB, Al Dhfrah AB

My Training:

FF I & II; ARFF; Rescue Tech I & II; Confined Space Tech; HAZMAT Tech & IC; Driver Operator Pumper, ARFF, Mobile Water Supply, Aerial; Officer I & II, Inspector I & II, Instructor I

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My interest started with a summer job as a lifeguard and first responder during my teen age years. 9 years into it I grew up and joined the US Air Force as a Firefighter after 9-11.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Pay, Training, and Equipment