Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

33

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Yakima County Fire Dist. 5

Years With Department/Agency

12

Dept. Web Site:

http://yakimafire dist 5

Web Site:

http://bentoncofiredist 3

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Worked for American Ambulance 32 year's as a EMT II. Then on 01/21/2001 I fall 35 feet to a cement floor braking both legs and eventually the amputation of my RT.leg just below the knee. So I am semi retired because of it ;-(

My Training:

Fire fighter/ red card holder - EMT II - Hazardous Materials Team Member

About Me:

I was a volunteer firefighter for 33 year's. Then I had a 35 foot fall at my full time job with the amputation of my right leg below the knee.

Day Job:

Shipping and receiving for a joust plant.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://kdbbarnes@facebook.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

When I was young we lived closed to a fire station. I always thought it would be cool to become a firefighter to help people. So at 17 I joined Benton Co Fire Dist 3 where I was a firefighter/EMY II. I was on that department for 22 year's before moving and joining Yakima Co Fire Dist 5 for 11 year's, and was a volunteer there till my fall and the amputation of my right leg.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping someone who basically having a real bad day.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Finding and keeping Volunteer Firefighter - training - updating equipment - money.