Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

19

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Eastern, CT

Years With Department/Agency

1 1/2 years - Full-Time

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Some volunteer, but mostly was commercial EMS

My Training:

FFI, FFII, Hazmat Ops, Rescue Technician, Pump Operator, Safety Officer

National Paramedic, Currently RI &CT, Preeceptor, CPR Instructor, ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor, PHTLS Instructor, AMLS

About Me:

Started in the EMS field when I was 14 as a cadet in a local Fire Department. Around the age of 21 Started in Commercial EMS, where I did most of my time. recently started back as a Fire Medic with a paid company. Also joined a local Volunteer FD and was recently brought up to the LT Level.

More experience is in Medical, more then fire, so learning all the old stuff, as well as the new techniques or fire fighting.

Day Job:

Fire Medic

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It is a family history, but watching and helping my father being a part of was it, I guess you can say it runs in the blood

Why I Love Fire/EMS

THE PAY - LOL, Just kidding

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Solid Educations - think there are to many people trying to find a short cut. EMS, whether it is Fire or Medical is all based upon field experience. You can read a book all you want, but it all comes down to knowing what you are doing and being able to do it