Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

Almost 1

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Herald Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

almost 1 year

My Training:

Working on my EMT then everything else is OTJ training

About Me:

I am 24 years old. I have been volunteering for almost a year. My plan is to make this a career. It practically is already. I spend most of my off time at the station so I can get in on as many calls as possible. Figure might as well get paid to be there

Day Job:

Home Depot

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I originally started volunteering because my friend said it was one of the most fulfilling careers. And he was right.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

For that moment right when the pager goes off and you have a minute to get your gear on and go

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Don't really have many issues. The hardest part for me since I am a volunteer is just getting to the station in time before everyone leaves with the trucks.