Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

19

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Boswell VFD

Years With Department/Agency

16

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Hugo Oklahoma Fire/EMS - Paid Firefighter/EMT 1996-1998

Coalgate Fire/Rescue - Part time Paid Firefighter/EMT 1992-1994

My Training:

Firefighter Levl I, Instructor Levl II, Rope Rescue I&II, Wildland, Trench Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, EVDT Instructor

About Me:

39 year old male, married to HOT RN Instructor for ECU/SOSU with 4 great kids. Been in fire and ems since 1991. Senior at SOSU with Occupational Safety and Health Major. Hope to graduate this December.

Day Job:

Full Time Student/ Odd Jobs

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Just love it. Have wanted to be a fireman since 3rd grade.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Service to the community, brotherhood, and cool trucks!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

New technology and regulations. Hard to find volunteers that have time to commit to training and serving.