Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

27

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Shelby County EMS, Shelbyville, Kentucky

Years With Department/Agency

4

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.shelbycountykentucky.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Yellow Ambulance Service 1981 - 2004

My Training:

F.R. instructor
EMT instructor
Paramedic instructor
BLS instructor
ACLS instructor
PALS instructor
HIV education instructor

Day Job:

Chief of EMS

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help alleviate pain and suffering of those that I come in contact with that need help.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

the lack of quality EMS training.