Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Grayling City/Township

Years With Department/Agency

3 w/GCTFD

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Camp Grayling Military Training Center Fire Department

My Training:

Initail training was through the USMC/Navy @ Millinton TN 1988, been training for 20 years on Aircraft Crash, Search, Rescue and Recover, Structural, Wildland, Combat Certified Life Saver, Instructor, Investigator, Haz Mat, Dispatch, Incident Command, Team Leader, Crew Cheif. Have taken civillian FF 1 & 2 and currently taking civillain EMT-B course through FD.

About Me:

I am married to my best friend Tonia (9 years) together we have 6 kids and 3 grandkids with another on the way (April). We live in upper lower Michigan where we are remodeling our latest home purchase.
I am a returning OIF I, II, III vet suffering from PTSD and a minor TBI. Have many life experiences and willing to share with anyone interested.

Day Job:

Dispatch for Camp Grayling Military Training Center

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/stevenjacob2003

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Started as a Fire Fighter fresh out of hight school in the United States Marine Corps in 1988

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Serving the community and helping people. Love the challenge and the dance.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Stress, Health (mental and physical)