Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

2.5

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

La Ronge Regional Fire/Rescue Services

Years With Department/Agency

2.5

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.larongefire.ca

My Training:

Finishing my Level 1 Firefighter training. Our Dept. handles a variety of calls from Airport Crash, Wildland, Ice/Water Rescue and MVA's which keep us busy. We currently have 24 Paid on call members with a Full-time Chief & Deputy.

Day Job:

Treasurer for the Town of La Ronge

Relationship Status:

Separated

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I had followed the local FD taking pictures of some of their training and was impressed at the high level of training maneuvers that they had to do for their work. I was drawn to the challenge and the rest, as they say, is history.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It's given me a challenge and the ability to give back to my community. It's rewarding on so many levels.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

For our Department, the biggest roadblock is the turnover in members and the ability to draw members to the service.