Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Combination

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

11 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Mountain Home Fire & Rescue Mountain Home, NC

Years With Department/Agency

11 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://mtnhomefire.com

My Training:

FFI & II, EMT, Officer I, Haz Mat I, EVD, Driver/Operator Pumps and Aerials, S-130/190, ERT, DOI Certified Instructor for FF I & II, D/O Aerials, & Live Burn.

About Me:

Started out as a volunteer at MHFR, was hired at another dept. within 3 years. After another 3, was hired at MHFR while volunteering and working P/T at EFR. Been doing both since.

Relationship Status:

Separated

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Something that was rewarding and fun to do.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Knowing your making a difference to at least 1 person a week who truly needs help, not charity.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Firefighter Safety, More stringent Fire Safety Laws for the Public and Residential Properties, and more severe punishment for convicted arsonists.