Type of Organization

Military/Federal Response Agency

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

2

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

United States Air Force, Kadena AB Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

1

Dept. Web Site:

http://kadena.af.mil

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

-City of Vista Fire Department- Fire Explorers
-United States Air Force Fire Protection

My Training:

Vista Fire Department, CA Explorer Post 1200
The Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy Class 111017

About Me:

Helping and protecting people is my thing. Adrenaline junky and adventure seeker. I love enough to fight.

Day Job:

Air Force Airman and Firefighter/EMS/Crash Fire Rescue Member

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://facebook.com/Firedawg.Dickson

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

The desire to serve
The ability to perform
The courage to act

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I get to MAKE A LIVING helping and protecting people. What's not to love?

Top Issues Facing Responders:

-Funding
-Increasing Call Volumes
-Educational Requirements
-SAFETY