Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

5

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Hilton Head Island, SC

Years With Department/Agency

3.5

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Jackson Township Fire Department, Massillon OH, Firefighter/Paramedic
American Medical Response- City of Akron, Paramedic

My Training:

FFI, FFII, Fire Instructor, Fire Officer, Paramedic, ICS/ Command Classes, Engine Driver, Tractor Drawn Aerial( Chauffer/Tiller Qualified) Driver, Tractor Trailer Driver, Rescue Diver, USAR Collapse Tech./ Spec., etc., etc.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To make the "Big Red Trucks go WOO-WOO". Seriously, I became a firefighter/ paramedic to make an impact in my community and to try and take someones worst day, turn it around and give them one of their best days.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Going to work every third day and not realizing that I'm actually at work, and gatting to fight the occasional fire, extricate the rare MVC pt. and run the all to often "Code Blue"

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Labor Issues, Staffing, Safety,