Type of Organization

Private EMS

Job Function

EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

22 yrs

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Irving, Texas

Years With Department/Agency

less than one

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Jasper Vol. Fire Dept., Angalina River Vol. Fire Dept., Sommervile County Fire & Recue, Hutchins Fire Dept.

My Training:

EMT/INTERMEDIATE

About Me:

I started out at the age of 15 as a Jr FF in Jasper and became a Vol. FF at the age of 18 was on that department for about 5 years then went to Angalina River where i was at for a couple of years. I became an EMT/B in 1990 after graduating high school and worked for EasTex EMS and became an EMT/I in 1994 untill i moved to North Texas.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I started out as a vol. ff to help people and then got my EMT/I cert

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I can help people that can not help themselves

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Not enough pay for the job and hours we have & we do not get the respect we deserve either.