Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Job Function

EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

12

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Greene County EMS

Years With Department/Agency

12

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Erwin Rescue
Washington County EMS
Sullivan County EMS

My Training:

First Responder - 1996
EMT - 1997
Paramedic - 2000
Program Director - 2008

About Me:

I am married with 2 children. I am a Health Occupations Instructor at Daniel Boone High School, Gray, TN. I am currently enrolled as a doctoral student in education administration at East Tennessee State University.

Day Job:

Health Occupations Instructor

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To serve others in their time of greatest need. To make a difference.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I can truly affect others' lives.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety, and quantity of calls answered per month. Turnover is a huge issue as well. There are many other issues that affect management in EMS services.