Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Training Officer, Firefighter, First Responder, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

22 years as a firefighter

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

County Carlow Fire and Rescue, Green Lane, Carlow, Ireland

Years With Department/Agency

22

My Training:

Basic training 1986, Breathing appuratus 1986. Membership Diploma Inst of Fire Engineers 1994.First responder 1998. Competed in World Rescue Organisation (WRO) extrication challenge in Capetown in 2006.

About Me:

22 years of firefighting. MAJORITY OF CALLS are small domestic A big increase in Fatal road accidents in recent years. I am very interested in Fire art and firephotography. I have built up a huge collection of images, books and figurines over the years.

Day Job:

Training Officer for Carlow Local Authorities

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted to do something exciting and wortwhile. I still love the buzz

Why I Love Fire/EMS

helping others and the buzz of a good call out

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training should be regular and well organised.