Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid, Private EMS

Job Function

Secretary / Treasurer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

4 years as a Firefighter/EMT, 4 years as an explorer.

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Pittsburg Fire Department/Lyndon Rescue, Inc.

Years With Department/Agency

4

My Training:

4 years Fire Explorer Academy training, FFI, EMT-B

About Me:

I am a young volunteer Firefighter and I work for a fulltime ambulance company. I'm just a relative Newby in this whole thing but looking forward to a long and fulfilling life in helping other, going beyond the call of duty, and just plain enjoying the fun stuff.

Day Job:

EMT, Ski Patrol (in season)

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted to see what EMS was all about and got sucked into Fire/Rescue/EMS and now there is no other life for me.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Fire is just plain hot.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Those at the Administrative level are sometimes makeing our lives more difficult than they need to be because of all the requirments that have little or no bearing on how we train or do our jobs.