What State do you live in?

WA

Type of Organization

Federal/State/Local Government

Job Function

Firefighter/Driver Operator

Years in Fire/EMS:

4

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

King County-Boeing Field International Airport / Aircraft Fire Rescue Police

Years With Department/Agency

15

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.kingcounty.gov/safety/sheriff/Communities/KCIA.aspx

Web Site:

http://www.kingcounty.gov/transportation/kcdot/Airport.aspx

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

US Air Force Security Police
US Air Force Office of Special Investigations
US Army Military Police
NFA Health and Safety Officer
NFA Incident Safety Officer

My Training:

IFSAC Firefighter 2
NREMT Basic
Washington State EMT-Basic
Washington State Police Officer

About Me:

35+ year safety and emergency management practitioner. Pursuing a Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety with Columbia Southern University.

Day Job:

Deputy Sheriff/Firefighter/ EMT

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kirk-rains/47/b51/9a6

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

The Sheriff's Office provides police, fire, and EMS services to the county airport.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I find the safety component within the fire service very interesting. I plan to attempt to apply it to the police service.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

On-going safety initiatives.