Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

12

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Chicago

Years With Department/Agency

5

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Both departments are great. I work with good dedicated people. I consider myself lucky to be surrounded by the people I work with. Like talking about my mistakes so other will learn. I worked on both sides of the fence as a contract FF/medic, Part time and Full time in the burbs all well as Chicago.

My Training:

Like to drill. FF II, EMT-P/ FAE/ Haz Mat Tech- A

About Me:

I Enjoy the fire service. Some times I look at the firehouse while I'm at work at cant believe a job like this exists. I like both sides of the floor, Fire and EMS. I dont think we are heroes. I believe that other people benefit from the fact that we get to do what we love.

Day Job:

avoiding people that annoy me

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

KInda fell into it. Dad was a firefighter. Started in EMS then got hired part time in the burbs. Got My fire certifcation. Worked full time for a couple of years as a FF/Medic in the suburbs until i made it to Chicago. I still work with a great bunch of people in a POC department.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Its f**king great.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing and training