Type of Organization

Industrial/Institutional

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

A year and a half

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Lake Area Tech

Years With Department/Agency

1 1/2

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.lakeareatech.edu

My Training:

Certified South Dakota Firefighter 1, EMT-Basic, EMT- Paramedic, ACLS, PEPP, Hazmat Operations, NIMS-ICS 100.

About Me:

I grew up in Webster South Dakota. I am currently 20 years old and enrolled in Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown. I will graduate in May as a Paramedic with FFII, ARFF, Hazmat Ops, and ICS 100, 200, and 700. I enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, powerlifting, and anything sports related.

Day Job:

Butcher in Webster South Dakota

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I've always wanted to be a Firefighter. My three uncles are an EMT-P, EMT-B, and first responder and they have sparked my interests in this field.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love the physical nature of firefighting, and the critical thinking that accompanies being a medic.