Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Training Officer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

13

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Austin Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

13

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/fire

Web Site:

http://911.burningman.com

My Training:

Chemistry BS, Master Firefighter, Pumper Apparatus Operator, Hazmat Technician, Hazmat Instructor, Heavy Rescue Technician, EMT-B, Spanish Language, Russian Language

About Me:

Polymath Extraordinaire

Day Job:

Surfing the Edge of Chaos

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.h2he.org

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It's just nuts!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It's just nuts!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recession => Agency $ Cutbacks => Safety Compromises, AND Health Care!