Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

12 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Farmington Fire Department (Farmington, NM)

Years With Department/Agency

1

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.firenet.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Santa Teresa Fire Department (5 years)

My Training:

IFSTA FF I and FF II, Swift Water Rescue, Rope Rescue, SAR, HazMat Ops.

About Me:

I am proud to brag that at age 47 I walked away from my career with HOME DEPOT and followed a dream; I now hold the record for being the oldest person to complete the Farmington Fire Academy and become a full time paid Farmington Fire Fighter.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help the people of my community.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

No 2 days are the same and I'm no longeer stuck working in a dead end job for Home Depot.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Maintaining top grade people and an attitude of caring in the field. Finding people with a true desire to volunteer because it is the right thing to do not just a passing fancy or just the cool thing to do.