Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter, EMT - Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

8

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Abbeville Fire Department (Abbeville, Louisiana)

Years With Department/Agency

4

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Maurice Vol. Fire Dept.

My Training:

FFI/II, HazMat Tech, Extrication Instructor, Rope Rescue II Tech, EVOC Instructor, Instroctor I

About Me:

Grew up around the local fire department where my grandfather was chief and dad was asst. chief. I'm told that i've had a nozzle in my hand before a bottle. At 16y/o I started as an explorer, then on to eventually making captain. Straight out of high school i begain my hazmat career in private industry. I spent 4 years there before comming to abbeville in 2004.

Day Job:

Appliance Repair

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It's a family thing. Third generation.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

EVERYTHING

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Complaciency