Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

1

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Florosa Fire Control District

Years With Department/Agency

1

My Training:

FF1, FF2, Hazmat Awareness/Ops, EVOC, NREMT-B

About Me:

A black dude who loves metal music (yeah, black people DO listen to that) and the fire department. Right now I'm a volunteer but I hope to go paid at some point when I get out of the military.

Day Job:

USAF medical technician

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Because it is exciting and challenging (short story).

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love the family atmosphere and the excitement of responding to an emergency

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing and budget issues