Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

13

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Independence Fire District

Years With Department/Agency

5.5

Dept. Web Site:

http://independencekyfire.org

Web Site:

http://ci.erlanger.ky.us

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Walton Fire Protection District
Central Campbell County Fire District
City Of Dry Ridge, KY
Hebron Fire Protection District
Ft Wright Fire Deparment
City of Florence Fire/EMS

My Training:

IfSAC FF 1 AND 2
IFSAC HAZMAT OPS AND AWARENESS
IFSAC FIRE INSTRUCTOR
NREMT-Paramedic( sTATE OF ky, Ohio and Pennsylvania
Hazmat TECH
AHLS Certified
ACLS certified and instructor for ASHI and AHA
PALS and PEPP certified
ISO
Arson one
Ky State Instructorr

About Me:

Married One wonderful Daughter
Work alot in the fire service

Day Job:

FF/Paramedic

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help those who are unable or not intelligent enough to take care of themselfs

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The variety of runs and people that we get to take care of,

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety is always the top concern going home at the end of the shift is our top priority.
The lack of support from cities/community when it comes to staffing issues in this service.
Those that are not willing to join in 21st century FF technologies and techniques when it comes to FF operations