Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

10

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Valdosta Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

9

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

South Georgia Medical Center Mobile Health Care Services

My Training:

I am a Haz-Mat Technician, ARFF certified, and a Relief Driver.

About Me:

I am a divorced father of 3, with two living with me after the divorce.

Day Job:

Firefighter

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help people. My dad is a cop and he wasn't real keen on me following him, so I went to EMT school and started as an EMT in 2002, then joined the Fire Department in 2003.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Everyone loves firemen and I really like playing in the fire.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety as always, as well as the major problem of pay.