Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

1

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Noank Volunteer Fire Co. #1 Noank, CT

Years With Department/Agency

1

My Training:

FF1class, HAZ-MAT, soon to be EMT-B, NIMS 700.

About Me:

I joined Noank Fire in Dec. '06. I decided to take my FF1 but failed th practical for the stupidest reason. I didn't un-couple the hose with the knee press method...SHOOT ME...I joined Groton Long PT Fire in August '07.

Day Job:

Day care provider, loss prevention

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I thought that it would be a great place to help people and also i wanted to serve but couldn't get into the military

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The rush of energy responding to the cal and being able to help people.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

More volunteer departments need more training.