Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

9

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Springfield, Illinois

Years With Department/Agency

9

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.springfield.il.us/safety/public/fire.htm

My Training:

Fire Fighter - III
EMT - Intermediate
Instructor - I
PEPPS, ACLS, PHTLS
HAZMAT Ops.
Roadway Machinery Ops.
Fire Apparatus Engineer
NIMS-200, 300, 700

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Every day on the job is a new adventure.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Minimum manning
Expansion of the fire service's role in the community
Fire Fighter safety
Pension System improvements