Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

14

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Carney Fire Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

14

My Training:

FF1
First Responder
Hazmat Operations
Extrication

Day Job:

Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I enjoy helping people and serving the public, two of my cousins are retired career firefighters

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The rush of going out and putting out a fire or cutting someone out of a vehicle.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Legal issues( doing your job right without getting sued)
The budget crunch ( budgets being cut across the board which includes training and newer and more up to date equipment)