Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

2.5 Years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Mount Hope Fire Department and Mount Hope EMS Department

Years With Department/Agency

2.5 Years

My Training:

A lot of Fire Science Classes
EMT-B considering MICT

About Me:

I work for Precision Patterns Inc in Yoder, KS. When I'm at home I am a Firefighter and an EMT. I work hard to do the best job I can do when I'm at a call or even just at the station.

Day Job:

Aircraft Furniture Builder

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I always wanted to be a Firefighter/EMT. I got my EMT-B when I was 19 and joined a fire department as soon as i found a place to call home.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love the heat and it feels good to help people

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Difficulty with the city council. It takes a lot of work to get any new eqiupment that we need. It took 2-2.5 inch hoses blowing up in the mayors face while we were putting out a railroad bridge that was completely on fire.