Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

4

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Yellowknife Fire Division

Years With Department/Agency

.3

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.yellowknife.ca/City_Hall/Departments/Public_Safety/Fire_...

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Yellowknife Coast Guard Auxiliary
Rotary Club

My Training:

Basic firefighting, first aid.

About Me:

New "paid-on call" firefighter in a mixed (paid/volunteer) department.

Day Job:

Lawyer

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.falvo.ca

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined to serve the community. Becoming a firefighter was a lifelong dream. I work a sedentary job so appreciate the opportunity to be physically active. It always amazes me to see guys that are intensely competitive pull together with such teamwork. Refreshing change from my day job. It has been better than I imagined. I knew I was joining a team -- it turns out to be a worldwide family.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

satisfaction of serving community, teamwork

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of resources. Public apathy to fire safety and to protection needs.