Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

7

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Bellevue Fire

Years With Department/Agency

7

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.iaff1604.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Bellevue Fire Department. Whatcom Co. Fire district #2

My Training:

Wa state FF1, Wa state EMT/Basic

About Me:

Enjoy travel, fitness, movies, good food, hanging out w/ the wife and dog, hiking/backpacking and camping in the NW outdoors.

Day Job:

N/A

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Job Satisfaction is number 1. I thrive in jobs where I have an opportunity to serve.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping others, Job satisfaction, lifestyle, my second "Family"

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safe staffing, Dept funding, training the keep your edge and fight complacency, maintaining fitness through your career and after.