Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

15 Years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Washington D.C. Fire Department, Washington D.C.

Years With Department/Agency

7

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.e16t3.com

Web Site:

http://www.nhfd51.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Newburg-Hopewell Volunteer Fire Department, Newburg Pennsylvania.

My Training:

Firefighter I, II, EMT.

About Me:

Volunteer Bio; Sergeant and First Responder at 16, Lieutenant, EMT and Driver at 18, 3rd Assistant Chief at 21, Associates Degree in Fire Science Technology

Career Bio; Private District of Columbia Fire Department 7 Years. Assigned to Engine 16

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I grew up in a family of volunteer firefighters in a small town where helping neighbors was the right thing to do.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Everything

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Emergency rooms being used as a replacement for Primary Care Physicians causing over use of the ems system.