Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Fire Buff / Fire Enthusiast, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

1 year

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Rapidan Fire Dept. Company 10

Years With Department/Agency

1

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.myspace.com/rapidanfiredept

My Training:

Firefighter 1,2 Hazmat operations, awareness, EVOC2,3, Passenger train rescue, nims 700, 100, natural gas response

About Me:

I am a firefighter in Culpeper,Va. Our station has first dues in 3 counties. My nickname is Terminator. I am the Lieutenant at our fire house. I pretty much due not have any hobbies except for the fire house.

Day Job:

Mechanic

Relationship Status:

Separated

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/firefighterpunk

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

i joined to help my community. What other reason is there?

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love the helping solve a problem aspect of it.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

1. unpreparedness
2. teamwork
3. everyone wanting to be in control
4. lack of communication
5. just not getting along