Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Combination

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

16

Years With Department/Agency

1

My Training:

Appointed to Lockland Fire in 1992---became a firefighter in 1996---Lieutenant in 2000--Captain in 2005. Moved on to another department in 2006.

Day Job:

Medical Assistant in Internal Medicine Office

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help people in need.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

being able to help people when it matters most

Top Issues Facing Responders:

staffing and funding