Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

9

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Lake County Fire/ Rescue- Lake County, FL

Years With Department/Agency

3

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.lakecountyfl.gov

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Ocoee Fire Rescue- 2001-2005
Orange County Fire Rescue- 1998-2001

My Training:

Firefighter, EMT-B, Driver/ Operator, HazMat Tech (and Instructor), Rope Rescue Tech, Trench Rescue Tech, Confined Space Rescue Tech, VMR Rescue Tech, Collapse Rescue Tech, Divemaster (Rescue Diver), Aerial Operator.

About Me:

Started as a Reserve with OCFR then became paid with Ocoee. Left there for the best department I've ever worked for and been there ever since.

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

3rd Generation firefighter.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Everything- Greatest job in the WORLD!!!!!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Brand new probies that have no work or fire experience that come into departments with attitudes. I can't stand when they show up and think WE owe them something!!! They have no care for traditions or authority!