Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Chesapeake fire department

Years With Department/Agency

4

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Transport Medic, Volunteer Fire and EMS with CFD and Surry Co.
Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters

My Training:

Fire Fighter 1/2, HazMat awareness and Ops, DPO level 2, Evoc class 3, Rope Rescue Awareness and Ops Fire, Instructor 1, Vehicle Rescue Awareness and Ops, Mayday, Rope Rescue Awareness and Ops, Virgina EMT-Enhanced and EMT State Test Evaluator and fema IS 100, 200, 700 & 800.

About Me:

Im a first generation fire fighter and love it. Started in EMS and followed through to the fire side to continue my love for public safety

Day Job:

firefighter

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

its something that was always natural to me and enjoy

Why I Love Fire/EMS

its a life that so many want and so few have and nothing beats it

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety, Tradition, improvement on technologies, Building Codes and Training