Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

13

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Monroe Fire District 3

Years With Department/Agency

13

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.monroefire.org

My Training:

Water Rescue and Boat Rescue Instructor
Hazmat Tech - District and County Team
Wild Land
Driver / Operator for all apparatus in District

About Me:

A Father and A Husband
Former USMC - Infantry
Acting Captain on a C-shift
Cross Fit has taken over my PT
Business owner / private chef

Day Job:

Firefighter

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.firehousedinners.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Im a patriot at heart and once I had left the Corps, I was lost. Years later, a guy recommended that I do a ride a long - I stayed for 24 hours. That very day, I filled out an application at my local Fire Department. The hook was set! 13 years later, I still love this job and feel very rewarded.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The way we are, the things we do, the things we see. the best job in the world!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Technology advancements to improve our work capabilities have come while the economy has hit the wall. How can we justify increased dollars for new computer aided gadgets (New World,EPCR,GIS,etc) while we are faced with huge budget deficits that threaten our jobs and benefits?