Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Combination Fire Rescue Department, Law Enforcement

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

8

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cruso Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

8

My Training:

Soon to be EMT, First Reponder, Firefighter, FF1 and almost FF2, Soon to be Swift Water, Currently taking Open Water Diver and hopefully Rescue Diver, Currently taking Rescue Tech, National Search and Rescue Technician, Wildland Fire. I am Basic Law Enforcement Certified, OC Spray, Expandable Baton, Rapid Deployment to an Active Shooter, DWI Detection, Field Sobriety Certified, Radar Certified for Golden Eagle and Pro-1000 Both Front and Rear Antenna and same direction.I have my Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. I have a few more but I have ran out of space.

About Me:

My name is Matthew but everyone knows me as Hammy. I am 25 years old. I have been involved with the Cruso Fire Department for almost 8 years. I am a Deputy Sheriff and have been in Law Enforcement for 3 years. I love the outdoors, playing sports, Deer Hunting, spending time with friends and family. I am a very active member in my church and play church league softball. I enjoy helping people and trying to make a difference in someones life each day. I enjoy meeting new people. I feel I am outgoing and Love having fun. If you want to know more just ask.

Day Job:

Deputy Sheriff

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined Cruso Fire Department because I have always felt the need to help people in need. I am a Deputy Sheriff and also a FireFighter and soon to be EMT. The rush I receive when the tones go off and the satisfaction I recieve knowing I have made a difference in someones life is unmeasureable.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

in todays world caring people are hard to find. I work with people that are not as fortunate as I have been. I enjoy helping people and trying to make a difference in a childs life or be a positive role model for people. I enjoy the chance to help people in the worst times of there lives. I love both my jobs that when people are running from a scene for safety, I am running into the scene with my brothers and sisters to face the everyday calling of a Firefighter or Law Enforcement Officer.