Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), Administrative Staff / Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

20 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Bedford Life Saving Crew Bedford, Virginia

Years With Department/Agency

20

Dept. Web Site:

http://bedfordsquad1.org

My Training:

EMT-Intermediate, EVOC

About Me:

I became a member of Bedford Life Saving Crew in March 1988. I became and EMT-A in 1989, EMT-Shock Trauma in 1990, and an EMT-CT in 1991 and have held that certification until it became EMT-Intermediate. I have served as Treasurer, Communications Lieutenant, Training Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant and I served as Captain of the Crew for 11 years.

Day Job:

E-911 Manager

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Do help others and to give back to my community

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helpin others

Top Issues Facing Responders:

In our community as we are mostly volunteer is recruitment and retention of personnel.