Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

15

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Ft. Lauderdale Fire Dept., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Years With Department/Agency

10

Dept. Web Site:

http://Ft.Lauderdale.gov

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Pembroke Pines Fire Dept.
Plantation Fire Dept.

My Training:

firefighter, emt, paramedic, fire officer, driver engineer, technical rescue, usar task force

About Me:

started in 91 as volunteer, became driver then leautenant in plantation. Got hired with pembroke pines in 95 for two years. Then hired with Ft. Lauderdale where I've been for 10 years.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It was always what I wanted to do!!! I have alot of members of my family in the fire service.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The action, diversity and helping people.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

staffing and safety.