Type of Organization

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

Job Function

Training Officer, Sergeant, EMT - Basic, First Responder, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

25 years EMS

Years With Department/Agency

25 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.irc.ie

My Training:

EMS / OFA / EMT-B / EMFR / LIfesaving

Day Job:

Transport Manager with large Manufactoring & Distribution company

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Was my Hobbey (vuluntary Red Cross Service) then I started to train hard to qualify myself in order to be able to back train the ambulance service of Irish Red Cross. Also involved in Water Safety, I'm senior Lifesaving Tutor with the national lifsaving commission of Irish Water Safety, also BLS Instructor with Irish Heart Foundation

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love helping people / there is great job satisfaction in it

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Keeping Skills Sharp is Vital