Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

City of Gonzales Fire/EMS

Years With Department/Agency

3

Dept. Web Site:

http://gonzalesfd.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

St. John Parish Fire Department
LaPlace Volunteer Fire Department

My Training:

LSU Recruit Fire Academy
IFSTA Firefighter I & II
IFSTA Hazmat Awarness & Ops
LSU Paramedic School
NREMT-Paramedic
ROCO rescue technician
High angle & confined space rescue
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Excelsior College Paramedic - RN degree program
NAUI Master Diver/ Rescue Diver

About Me:

23 year old paramedic/ firefighter in school finishing my RN. Long term goals are to get a masters in nursing with a specialty in cardiology or laser medical esthetics. Married with two kiddies.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/firefighter1552

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Public service, stable career, self rewarding, medical advancement.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Comradirie

Top Issues Facing Responders:

salary, burn out rate in ems, low staffing, cardiac disease