Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Law Enforcement

Job Function

Lieutenant, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

10

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Blountstown Fire Dept

Years With Department/Agency

4

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.blountstownfire.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Quincy Fire Dept 2001-2002 Quincy, Fl
Tallahassee Fire Dept 2002-2007 Tallahassee, Fl

My Training:

Florida Minimum Stnds
Paramedic
Live Fire Instructor
Fire Instructor
Hazmat Tech
Extrication Instructor

About Me:

I started in 1998 as a volunteer and the went on to EMT school in 1998, I went to fire school @ Chipola College in 2000. I got hired with Quincy Fire Dept in Quincy, FL straight out of fire school. I worked there for approx 1.5 yrs before I had the oppurtunity to goto Tallahassee and work for Tallahassee Fire Dept. Since that time I have obtained my fire instructor cert and have started teaching @ Chipola College.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/ffpmredneck

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

to help and serve the public

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Fighting what everybody else fears, and helping the public

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of pay