Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Combination, Other Fire Department, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter, EMT - Basic, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Other Emergency Services Staff, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

2

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

South Tongass Vol Fire Dept., Ketchikan Fire Dept., North Tongass Vol. Fire Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

2,1,1

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

All 3 Departments are hard working and devoted to community saftey. They work together alot on mutiual aid witch shows Team Work at its best.

My Training:

State Certified Fire Fighter, State Certified Emt, Wildland Team, Confined Space Rescue, Scribe.

Day Job:

Chef (Alaska Marine Hwy)

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&am...

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To give back to the community that I live for it takes care of me.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping those in need is rewarding as a sence of self and purpose.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Fundings for the ever growing population. Low paid Paramedics can't keep the good ones.