Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Combination

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

3

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Nokesville Volunteer Fire Department Bristow, VA

Years With Department/Agency

3

Dept. Web Site:

http://nvfdrs.org

My Training:

FF I & II, DPO

About Me:

Got started 3 years ago because I never got the chance to go into military or become a police officer, and I wanted to do something along those lines. Currently, I usually ride third seat or OIC, and I am now in training for DPO, followed by Aerial Operator. I absolutely love it, and wish that I had known about doing this when I got out of college, instead of years later!

Day Job:

Real Estate

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.tomconner.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Because I wanted to give back to my community, and enjoy the comraderie that the fire service has.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people in their time of need. Never had a better feeling in my life!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of training, lack of people volunteering, and the minority of firefighters that try to create the career/volunteer rift.