Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

17

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

ST JOHN PARISH FIRE DEPARTMENT ( LAPLACE, LA.)

My Training:

FFI & II, FIRST RESPONDER, HAZ MAT TECH, CONFINED SPACE HIGH ANGLE RESCUE, OFFICER I, FIRE INSPECTOR I, FIRE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE REP.

About Me:

I HAVE BEEN A VOLUNTEER FOR 17 YRS AND WAS AN ASSISTANT CHIEF UNTIL I BECAME A PAID FIREFIGHTER WHEN OUR DEPARTMENT WENT PAID.

Day Job:

FIREFIGHTER ONLY

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://MYSPACE.COM/SJFD

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

TO HELP OTHERS

Why I Love Fire/EMS

IT IS SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF

Top Issues Facing Responders:

SAFETY, TRAINING