Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

9

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Decatur Fire & Rescue - Decatur, AL

Years With Department/Agency

1

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.decaturfiredepartment.com

Web Site:

http://www.killenfireandrescue.com

My Training:

FF360, EMT-B, Haz-Mat Technician, Rescue Technician-Rope, Basic SCBA, Advanced SCBA, Pump Operator, Introduction to Technical Rescue, Haz-Mat A&O, EVOC, CEVO.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Wanted a career to be proud of. Wanted to do something that at the end of every shift I could go home and felt like I'd done something to help society.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

interacting with the public.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Physical fitness, retirement issues, leadership.