Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

District 16 V.F.D. Cumberland, MD

Years With Department/Agency

6 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.district16vfd.webs.com

Web Site:

http://www.southendfire.com

My Training:

Pro Board Firefighter 2 and Haz-Mat Ops. Nationally Registered EMT-Intermediate

About Me:

I'm a 22 year old volunteer/career firefighter. I'm the 4th person in my family and the 3rd generation to become a firefighter. My father worked for Cumberland Fire Dept for 24 years and even received an award or saving a man's life. My grandfather worked there also for 35 years and retired as Deputy Chief. His brother also worked for the department and passed away while still on the job R.I.P. I'm a voluteer firefighter with the District 16 V.F.D. in Cumberland and have been for 6 years. I also have worked for the City of Winchester as a firefighter for the last 2 years and recently became a Nationally Registered EMT-I.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/d16wfrd

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

3rd Generation firefighter in my family

Why I Love Fire/EMS

helping people in need

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The growing abuse of the service in which we provide which takes away from those who actually need it.