Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Other Emergency Services Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

3

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Hodges Volunteer Fire Department, Hodges, Alabama

Years With Department/Agency

1

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Hodges Volunteer Fire Dept. Hodges, AL

My Training:

FF 160, First Responder, Haz-Mat A & O, Healthcare Provider CPR, FF 2, Fire Instructor I

About Me:

What is a fireman? He is the guy next door - a man's man with the memory of a little boy. He has never gotten over the excitement of engines and sirens and danger. He is a guy like you and me with wants and worries and unfulfilled dreams. Yet he stands taller than most of us. He is a fireman. He puts it all on the line when the bell rings. A fireman is at once the most fortunate and the least fortunate of men. He is a man who saves lives because he has seen too much death. He is a gentle man because he has seen the awesome power of violence out of control. He is responsive to a child's laughter because his arms have held too many small bodies that will never laugh again. He is a man who appreciates the simple pleasures of life - hot coffee held in numb, unbending fingers - a warm bed for bone and muscle compelled beyond feeling - the camaraderie of brave men - the divine peace and selfless service of a job well done in the name of all men.

Day Job:

Web Administrator / I.T.

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/acappella30

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I want to help people. I am only 30 and still in great health so I feel it is a duty and my honor to help those in my community around surrounding areas.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The fact of knowing my kids look up to me for being willing to risk my life to help people.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of support from surrounding areas during non-fire related times.