Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

4

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Oostburg Fire Department

My Training:

3rd District Fire Academy, FFII, HAZMAT Awarness, Technical Rescue Awareness, NIMS Training, and Energetic Materials Awarness from New Mexico Tech

About Me:

Love firefighting, I recently had to quit my department becuase after I got married I had to move out of the town. However I will be getting back into it as soon as my new life gets all set.

Day Job:

Compter Support in the Chicago Board of Trade

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My step-father had been a part timer for 15 years and he got me into it as a cadet and I eventually went through fire academy and continue to serve as a part timer.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The ablility to help people, plus drive the big red trucks ;)

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Technology integration.