Type of Organization

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

Job Function

President / Administrator / Commissioner, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

5

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Hillsdale Fire Protection Dist, Hillsdale IL

Years With Department/Agency

5

My Training:

I've had some great training and am lucky enough to have a huge facility at my call! I've had alot of training from railroad to hazmat and even wildfire~! Search and rescue RIT and so much more!

About Me:

I've been a basic for 3 years now and was a first responder before that! I've had several saves but it's always those losses that stick with me! I won FireFighter/EMS person of the year for my county last year! I'm very humble about it, Im just doing something that I love to do.

Day Job:

Target Security, soon to be full time PD

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I love helping people it's my nature! It's also in my family! My father and two brothers are and were firefighters and EMTs. I'm carring on the family name and doing what I love to do.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people and the rush!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Is training!!!! We can do enough of it, and it only makes us better! Also funding! Some of the rual dept. have large areas to cover and little funds to cover it with!