Type of Organization

Private EMS

Job Function

EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

12

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Carolina Medcare Charleston SC

Years With Department/Agency

4

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.carolinamedcare.org

My Training:

FF1 FF2 hazmat tech, WMD/NBC training

About Me:

Started as a volenteer firefighter at the age of 18, Took my EMT right out of high school with a sponcership from the Massapequa FD, went to work for private Ambulance and then on to medic school and 911 emt the medic

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/yankeeinc

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To give back to the community and town where i grew up and was transported from on more than one occassion

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The gratification that i was able to help someone if only for a few minutes

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Overworked/ underpaid and unapprieciated