What State do you live in?

GA

Type of Organization

Paid Fire Department

Job Function

Firefighter/Driver Operator

Years in Fire/EMS:

4

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Walker County Emergency Services

Years With Department/Agency

1

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.walkerfireonline.org/

Web Site:

http://https://www.facebook.com/gorefire

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Gore Area Volunteer Fire Department

My Training:

AS in Business Admin
Firefighter 1
Registered Volunteer
Medical 1st Responder
Haz-Mat Ops
Crash Victim Extrication
RIT

About Me:

I am a full-time firefighter/EMT with Walker County Ga as well as a four year veteran of Gore Area Volunteer Fire Department in Gore, Georgia.

Day Job:

Firefighter/EMT

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://https://www.facebook.com/kyle.ashley.399

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

The fire service is a life-long love for me. I attribute it to three things. My dad was on an industrial fire brigade. My neighbor was a volunteer firefighter, and I was in third grade when the movie Backdraft came out. Ever since those three things, happened, I've never been able to get enough.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

In my view, this is the best job in the world. You get the adrenaline rush, combined with the knowing that you're really helping someone in a time of need. It's a chance to serve our fellow man at one of the highest levels.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Top issues facing responders today are modern, light weight construction, a lack of proper size-up and communication, and gaps in training from agency to agency.