Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

EMS Chief / Division Head

Years in Fire/EMS:

10

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Niantic IL

Years With Department/Agency

10

My Training:

IL licensed EMT-I, AHA BLS Instructor, PHTLS Instructor, Cold water Rescue

Day Job:

Dispatcher for Decatur Ambulance Service

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Right before I turned 18 my next door neightbor (who was asst. chief on our local volunteer dept) asked me if I was interested. At the time I thought I would give it a try...within a few days I was bitten and never looked back.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

My BIG RED TRUCK

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Like everywhere else FUNDING and TRAINING