Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

10 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department, Bladensburg, MD

Years With Department/Agency

10 years....now an auxillary member

My Training:

Firefighter I

Day Job:

Lieutenant with N.C. Department of Corrections

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It's the most gratifying thing anyone can do. It is a good feeling to help someone. And I love running into burning buildings and coming back out safe and sound.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Is working with people you know you can trust....the comeraderie....the feeling you get after a good fire.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

They are unappreciated and the ones who are paid are definately way underpaid.