Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

4

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Williamson Fire Department (Williamson, WV)

Years With Department/Agency

4

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.williamsonfire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Stat Ambulance Service
Gilbert Police Dept.

My Training:

Firefighter level I, auto extrication awarenes/operations, haz-mat awareness/operations, landing zone safety, CPR/first aid/AED, NFPA online training, WEAPON police terminal, APCO dispatcher, NIMS 100,200,800,900, Hospital Decon, Engine Co. Ops., Firefighter level II, ATV serach and rescue

About Me:

Grandfather was a career firefighter for 30 years, father is a career firefighter and is currently fire chief, another uncle who is a vol. firefighter, my brother is a deputy and a uncle who is a retired Sate Trooper, I am currently a full-time firefighter and part-time 911 dispatcher, also worked 2 1/2 years in EMS, also a police officer for about a year

Day Job:

Professional Firefighter

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/leatherhat14

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

continue my familys tradition in public safety

Why I Love Fire/EMS

knowing that my job made a direct impact on someone's life that day

Top Issues Facing Responders:

staff cuts and funding