Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Groton Fire Department, Groton, NY

Years With Department/Agency

6

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Dryden Ambulance
Four Town First Aid Squad

My Training:

EMT-B
FF1
FF survival
AEMT-CC
ACLS

About Me:

Im an Advanced EMT- Critical Care Tech with a paid serivce in Cortland NY, and an EMT/Driver in Dryden, an AEMT-CC with my home department of Groton which is volunteer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I love working with people and had an experience when I was younger. I was in a terrible car accident and the EMT's there saved my life.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love being able to help people on their worst day, and help make that day better

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The enourmous waste of money for non emergent transports that we shell out on a daily basis. Our health care system does not allow for the proper payment for our valuable services.