Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

17

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Troup County Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

17

My Training:

Certified FF/EMT-I, Structural Fire Control Instructor, Haz-Mat Tech, Confined Space, High Angle, Trench Rescue

Day Job:

Contractor

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://babenfireman@yahoo.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Was a volunteer for 7 years and decided to dedicate myself as a career firefighter.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The job is never the same, always changing.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety issues due to lack of training and funding for training, to keep up with the dangers they face daily.