What State do you live in?

TN

Type of Organization

Paid Fire Department

Job Function

Firefighter/Driver Operator

Years in Fire/EMS:

9

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Greeneville Fire Department Greeneville TN

Years With Department/Agency

9

My Training:

FF I
FF II
Apparatus Operator
AEMT
HazMat-Specialist
Instructor I
Officer I

About Me:

I joined the Marine Corps right out of high school in 2001. Did two tours in Iraq in '02-'03 then again in '04-'05. Saw and did some gnarly stuff that makes me appreciate our way of life every single day. If it seems hard to rile me up it would be because after an experience like that i really take one of my fire instructors mantras to heart. "Don't Sweat the Petty Things" Life is too short to fret over the stupid and helpless.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I came into the service mostly by chance, but it has been a good change ever since.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Old school tactics and officers not willing to face new challenges, and grow or adapt with the developing fire service.