Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

12

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Greenwood,IN

Years With Department/Agency

3

My Training:

Firefighter/Paramedic/Rescue Diver/Haz-mat Tech
Associate degree Paramedicine
Working on Bachelors in Public Safety Admin
Minor in History

About Me:

Started out as a paid standby firefighter in 1995. I realize now That concept in 21st century firefighting is what will get Paid firemen killed.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My job in the military was as a medic for a special forces group. I went in when I was almost 18 so its been a part of my life for a long while. It only made sense.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Fixing complicated problems

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety in manning levels and NFPA noncompliance.