Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

11 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Gouldtown Fire Department. Bridgeton, N.J.

Years With Department/Agency

11 years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Transcare Ambulance as a paramedic and Beacon Medical Transport as a paramedic.

My Training:

Firefighter 1, EMT-Basic, National Regestered Emergency Medical Techician- Paramedic

About Me:

I have been a firefighter with a volunteer fire department for 11 years, an EMT for 8 years, and a paramedic for 4 years.

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I became a firefighter to give something back to my home town. After being a firefighter for 3 years I went to EMT class and became a EMT. I then became a Paramedic after 4 years of being an EMT.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Being able to help people in time of need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The need for all departments to be staffed and have the things needed to do the job.