Type of Organization

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

Job Function

EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Years With Department/Agency

1

About Me:

20 years in Emergency serivces. 12 as career EMS. Four of those as a BLS Supervisor (back on the street now).

Day Job:

EMS is not just a day job.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Influence of friends, and maybe a once prminent TV show. haha

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I can make a difference to at least one person. What may be everyday for us to see is life changing for those we serve.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

1. Lack of national standard operating procdedures and privelages.
2. To many people are EMS in certification but not practice.