Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant, Firefighter, First Responder, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

7

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Perry, Iowa

Years With Department/Agency

7

My Training:

FF I, Currently in FF II classes, First Responder, soon to be in class for EMT-B. Emergency Rescue Tech, Truck Driver/Pump Operator, Interior Attack, Boat Operator/Line Tender for Underwater Search & Recovery

About Me:

I joined the Perry Fire Dept in March of 2001. I have grown as a person as well as a firefighter since that time. I am now active in everything that I can be and take as many classes that I possibly can. My brother-in-law is on the same department as I am, as well as an uncle, and two cousins. Recently I was promoted to Lieutenant in Charge of EMS for our department.

Day Job:

Granger Motors-Perry

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/fireman32

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I love helping people and I love the adrenaline rush!!!!!!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Being there to help people and having them remember you for it

Top Issues Facing Responders:

For volunteers, I would have to say it is recruitment and retention, training is a big issue, as well as finding people that are available to fight fires during the day time. Fire does not know our or care about our work schedules!!