Type of Organization

Industrial/Institutional

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

starting my 17th year

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Lockheed Maritn Aeronautics Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

8

Web Site:

http://cityofbenbrook.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Benbrook Fire Dept : 1993 to 1997, 1998-to present
Longview Fire Dept : 1996-1998
Grand Prairie Fire Dept : 1999-2000
Lockheed Martin Fire Dept: 2000-to present

My Training:

State of Texas Fire Protection Certifications: Intermediate structural firefighter, Intermediate Fire Instructor, Basic ARFF, HAZMAT Technician
Texas Dept. Of Health certified EMT-B
PADI Dive Mater, w/ night diver, search and recovery, dry suit, nitrox specalities,
TDI Dive Specalities: solo diver, advanced nitrox, advanced decompression
SDI Dive Specality: Visual Inspection
High/low angle rescue
fire extinguisher maintenance

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.firefightrecovery.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Something I alwyas wanted to try...started as a volunteer and the bug ripped a piece of my *** and I have stayed since!!!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Health, equipment, training, manning, pay