Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

5 years Dispatch, 1 year volunteer EMT/Firefighter

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Walla Walla County Fire District 4

Years With Department/Agency

1

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.wwfire4.com

Web Site:

http://www.ci.walla-walla.wa.us/

My Training:

Washington State Firefighter I
WA State EMT-Basic
Wildland Red Card
Currently enrolled in the
Walla Walla Community College Fire Science program, 1st year.
WA State Telecommunicator I,II and IV
National Academy Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification

About Me:

30 year old married father of one fantastic son. I love time with my family, reading, firefighting and the occasional video game.

Day Job:

911 Dispatcher

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/dispatcher33

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted to join a volunteer deptartment after dispatching for them for 4 years.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The feeling of being part of huge family. And it's exciting.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Scene safety at traffic collisions and highway incidents.
The lack of or disappearence of benefits.