Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

Almost 8

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Elizabethtown Fire and Rescue Elizabethtown KY

Years With Department/Agency

5

My Training:

IFSAC FF I & FF II, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Tech, Confined Space Tech, Ropes Tech, Trench Tech, Swiftwater Tech, Vehicle Extrication Tech, KY State Instructor

About Me:

I joined my volunteer department in high school after a few of my buddy's talked me into it. I got into and realized this was the career I wanted to pursue. I tested at E-town twice after I graduated and was hired in as a firefighter at age 19 and would only leave here for one other job.

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/michaelleedaylin

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I felt like joining the department was a way for me to give back to the community that I've been raised in and being able to give something back.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I enjoy helping others and the adrenaline rush that you get everytime the engine rolls out of the station.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Budget cuts are a topic of any career or volunteer department in my area. On the volunteer side I feel that a lack of interest and dedication are hurting the abilities due to lack of new recruits.