Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

31

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Richland Fire & Emergency Services, Richland, WA

Years With Department/Agency

17

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.ci.richland.wa.us/richland/fire/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

USAF Fire Protection (AZ, 81-83, UK, 83-87 GE, 87-91, WA, 91-92), Pierce County District 17 (WA, 91-93),
Crest Forest Fire District (CA,79-81)

My Training:

FF1, EMT-ILS, HMT

About Me:

I started in this service in January of 1979, yeah I'm an old timer, but still young at heart! I've got another 7-10 years before retirement, not sure what I'll do then but it'll come to me I'm sure! This is the best job ever!

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Followed my Dad's foot steps, caught the bug and have been loving it ever since. I love helping people, and wanted to do something respectable after leaving high school.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

People love us! Good bad or indifferent we aren't cops, so people like us...

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Response and people failing to yield! Cell phones!