Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Edison Fire Protection District

Years With Department/Agency

2

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Stratmoor Fire Department, Peyton Fire Department

My Training:

Fire 1, EMT Basic, I.V. Cert., Tactical First Aid, EMS Suicide Prevention Instructor, Propane Fire Emergencies, Pediatric Emergencies Instructor.

About Me:

Not much, I just call myself the human sponge for any training involving medical, and fire.

Day Job:

Routing and Driver manager for a propane company.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/ted.newell

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I saw a need for EMS trained resopnders at our local department and went and applied.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Friendships and knowing I can do more than call 911.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding, funding, funding, funding, funding; you get the idea.