Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

17 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Augusta Fire Dept

Years With Department/Agency

1

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.augustafire.org

Web Site:

http://winthropfire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Currently with Winthrop Ambulance service as well.  Have 12 years in EMS with 3 other ALS services before that.

My Training:

State certified FFI, FFII practical (working on the written).  EMT-P, HAZMAT Tech, PALS, NALS, PEPP, GEMS, PIFT.

About Me:

See above.  My only regret is that I did not get into the fire service alot earlier than I did.  Finally figured out that pretty much everyone likes seeing the fire men show up.  Not many like seeing the cops show up.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/ffmedic17262

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Started as a cop.  Got tired of being the 1st person on the scene with no training, having to look at a person and say, "It's okay!  Hold on!  Rescue is on the way."  So while I was working the street, I had the fire chief sponser me for an EMT-B class.  Finally got my medic license last year.  My instructor convinced me to apply for my hometown dept.  Got hired last July.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The differences that I have made in a few lives.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

In this area, manpower on the volly services is a huge issue. The other would be resources.