Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Other Emergency Services Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

32

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Contracted with East Contra Costa Fire

Years With Department/Agency

15

Dept. Web Site:

http://eccfpd.org

Web Site:

http://cccfpd.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Contract paramedic with Vernon Fire

My Training:

Paramedic, bachelor's degree, CISM, many EMS related classes

About Me:

EMT and Paramedic instructor; firefighter and dispatch EMS training and QI; Infection Control Officer; Training Officer DMAT CA-6; Freelance Writer; Producer of EMS video http://firstrespondersnetwork.com

Day Job:

EMS/Fire Training and QI

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.linkedin.com/in/sambradley

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Helps me provide the most updated education

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Dedication to people and service

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of budget; lack of income; lack of support