Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

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

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

City of Beaufort Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

Year and a half

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.beaufortfiredept.com

Web Site:

http://www.perkinsfire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Cedar Point Fire-Rescue Dept. (Past) Sandusky, Oh
Perkins Twp. Fire Dept. (Past) Sandusky, Oh.
Vermilion Twp. Volunteer Fire-Rescue (Past) Vermilion, Oh.
Albany Area Volunteer Fire Department (Past) Albany, Oh.
Richland Area Volunteer Fire Department (Past) Athens, Oh.
Ward Twp. Fire-Rescue (Past) Carbon Hill, Oh.

My Training:

IFSAC FF I & II, National Registry EMT-B, Hazmat Tech., Structural Collapse Rescue Operations, Trench Rescue Operations, F.L.A.G., Rescuing the rescuer, Pump ops/hydraulics, Vehicle Extrication, NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800

About Me:

I have been a firefighter now for about 6 years. I work currently for the CIty of Beaufort Fire Dept. in SC. The weather is nice and the beaches are nicer. I have also found an awesome new hobby of saltwater fishing which is great. Even with all that though I would still like to eventually get a job and move back to my hometown or somewhere close to be with friends and family again. But until then I will just enjoy this life while I can.

Day Job:

n/a

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/haztech02

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Life-long career choice. My Grandfather was the Asst. Chief of the city that I grew up in, and he pretty much started training me when I could understand. Not only that, but I love the job. Especially when it is normally something different every shift, and I get to help people.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Doing the best that I can to make sure others are safe.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

I know that staffing is becoming a problem, mainly due to funds. But I feel that money shouldnt be an issue when it comes the the safety of crews all over.