Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer, Other Emergency Services Staff, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

1

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Vanderwagen Volunteer Fire Dept

Years With Department/Agency

1

My Training:

Sheriff's Explorer Academy, Police Reserve Academy, New Mexico State Fire Fighter's Academy, New Mexico University EMS Academy

About Me:

Retired from AT&T 30 years service, work maintenance at a bible camp for Navajo kids, Piano Tuner, Worship Leader in church

Day Job:

Tech Support with a small family owned Telephone comany support vendor

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To serve my community

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I make a difference

Top Issues Facing Responders:

High level of domestic disputes resulting in EMS and fire calls, where, we, as the First Responders, must wait 20, 30 or even 60 minutes for the Sheriff's Office to arrive first before we can enter the scene to treat patients or fight fire.