Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

3.5

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Birnamwood Area Fire (and) Ambulance Dept. Birnamwood, WI

Years With Department/Agency

3.5

My Training:

FF I, FF II, Wildland Fire, EVOC, Haz Mat, Ice Rescue, confined space entry, NIMS

About Me:

We are stationed in a small rural village (about 850 people) in central Wisconsin. We cover about 196 sq. mi. of territory along with mutual aid territory. We have about 59 members, some of which are EMT's. We have 2 pumpers, 2 tankers, a 28' winnabego RV converted to a rescue / equipment van, 2 ambulances, and a 4x4 brush truck with a polaris 6 wheeler.

Day Job:

Electrician

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I am an adrenillin junkie. The thought of saving lives and saving structures is what influenced me to join.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Saving lives and structures, Helping people, The adrenilline rush

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Grants, member participation, apperatus