Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

8

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Suisun City Fire Department, Suisun City California

Years With Department/Agency

8

My Training:

California FF1,FF2,EMT-D,Driver/Operator 1a,1b. Fire Comand1a. S130,S190.S212.Auto Extrication Specialist.California Fire mechanic level 1 and 2.

About Me:

Work as a volunteer for Suisun City for the last 8 years. I have worked my way up to the rank of Capt.We are a city of about 30,000.Run about 2,000 calls a year out of 1 station.We work a 12 hour sleeper shift program. I work 5 to 8, 12 hour shifts a month. We only have 3 paid personnel ( Chief and 2 day staff Captains ).We have weekly training drills that the officers take turns instructing.I also teach our Driver/Operator Program.

Day Job:

Fire Apparatus Mechanic

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It is something I have always wanted to do

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It is truely helping others and the bonds that the firehouse creates.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The lack of training and staffing for fire departments on the smaller side