Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

11 yrs

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Berkeley Fire Dept

Years With Department/Agency

7 yrs

Dept. Web Site:

http://ci.berkeley.ca.us/fire

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Corte Madera Fire

My Training:

FFI, FF2, EMT-P, Hazmat Operations, Confined Space Awareness, PHTLS, PALS, ACLS, RS1, RS2,

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/bfdmedic

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I got started because my father passed out one day and I didn't know what to do. I decided to go medic school, fire academy and then got hired. I work for City of Berkeley (BFD)

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The rush and helping people

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Increasing services from the field.
FF and medic safety