Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Training Officer, Captain, EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

8

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Medicine Lake Fire & Rescue, Medicine Lake, MN

Years With Department/Agency

6

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.ci.medicine-lake.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={B...

Web Site:

http://ci.plymouth.mn.us

My Training:

FF1, FF2, EMT-B, Investigator 1 & 2, Inspector 1

Day Job:

Corporate Operations

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/rahpwr

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To give back to my community, my small community. I liked it so I also joined a larger department and several other Fire & EMS organizations

Why I Love Fire/EMS

big red trucks

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recruitment and retention