Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

2

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Rockerville Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

2

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I work for the state of South Dakota on the "Black Hats" handcrew.

My Training:

I attend Western Dakota Tech. for Fire Science. I am EMT-B certified, S-190, S-130, Red Carded, S-212, S-211, and South Dakota Structure Firefighter I.

About Me:

I like to have fun in life, go hiking, play sports, volunteer to help out, hang out with friends, watch movies, learn, and go hunting.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined Fire/EMS because i wanted to be the guy one the engine coming to the resuce. Ever since i was young i wanted to help people and be the person going into the building while everyone else was running out...

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Its a blast and its always fun to be there to help other people.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

For volunteers its hard to respond to every call because most of them have to work and people dont realize the commitment it takes to be a volunteer firefighter.