Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

8

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Lovelady

Years With Department/Agency

2 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.loveladyfire.org/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Town of Drexel, Mt Holly, Burke County Rescue

My Training:

FF I, Rescue Tech, Hazmat Operations, EMT, EMD Swift Water Rescue, ICS 100-400 700 800, Wildland Firefighter.
Numerous classes pertaing to Terrorism Diasters, and School Bombing Incidents

About Me:

I originally started my career as a police officer in Calif, then moved to Tenn. where I became a deputy sheriff. After leaving Tenn. in 1991, I came back home to see family thinking of going back to Calif. however I stayed in NC and left law enforcement in 98.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help others and to give something back to the community that I live in. To try to prevent less fatalities in the fire and ems field.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping others

Top Issues Facing Responders:

New ppl who are unfamilar with the area they work