Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

4

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Riverside Fire & Rescue (PCFD#14) Puyallup, Wa

Years With Department/Agency

4

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.riversidefire.us

My Training:

Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Instructor I, EMT-B, HAZMAT Ops, Technical Machinery Extrication and Heavy Vehicle Rescue, Flammable Liquids Firefighting, Swiftwater Rescue Tech, Open Water Rescue Tech.

About Me:

Joined Riverside in Dec. of 05, on the path to getting hired. Testing and testing.

Day Job:

Cabulance Driver

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted a career that was going to have new experiences every day.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The ability to make a difference in someones life in their darkest hour.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Complacency and lack of a physical fitness program in volunteer departments.