What State do you live in?

OR

Type of Organization

Part/Paid Fire Department

Job Function

Company Officer (Captain/Lt/Supervisor), EMT/Paramedic

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

San Bernardino County Fire Sta. 52

Years With Department/Agency

6

My Training:

Firefighter 1 and 2. Fire Apparatus Engineer school, Company Officer’s Academy through CALFire. EMT.

About Me:

I became a PCF for San Bernardino County in the early ‘90s. Worked the Mojave Desert area between I-15 and I-40. Ran a 1,250 gal structure engine, a state of the art rescue squad, and Brush Engines. Left only to raise my son and daughter. Was rehired in 2013 when the station returned to a PCF station from paid, full time. Retired now. Live in rural Oregon after leaving the Southern California desert.

Day Job:

Retired now but work part time as an artist

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I had a lifelong dream. Have always liked working outside, and enjoy heavy equipment. I’m a former police officer and US Air Force veteran so I guess I just like serving my country and it’s people.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

As stated above, I enjoy serving others, especially in their time of great need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The dangers of firefighting and current civic unrest.