Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Training Officer, Safety Officer, Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

19 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

St Kilda Station, Stn 22 Dunedin. New Zealand

Years With Department/Agency

12

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.fire.org.nz

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Lumsden Volunteer Fire Brigade

My Training:

Station Officer Qualified-relieving station officer,Diploma in Fire Rescue, Member NZ Fire Brigades Institute, Grad Cert Tertiary Learning and Teaching( Fire Safety Public Speaker )

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Follow in family footsteps

Why I Love Fire/EMS

satisfaction helping members of the public, giving back to the community in all fields from fire rescue to teaching communities and school children.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Ongoing training to upskill with technological and job description levels changing.