Type of Organization

Military/Federal Response Agency

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

14 yrs Fire/ 11 yrs EMS

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Federal Fire Department, Camp Lejeune, NC

Years With Department/Agency

3 months

My Training:

Firefighter Level 2, Hazmat Ops, EVOC, Confined Space Rescue, Forcible Entry, Rope Rescue, Ladder Company Operations, Incident Command Systems, NC State EMT-B, Swift Water Rescue Techician

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

to serve my community

Why I Love Fire/EMS

it is an adrenalin rush

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training, everyone wants to go on the calls, but they somehow cant find the time to train!