Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer, Safety Officer, Lieutenant, First Responder, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

22

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

coal grove fire dept.

Years With Department/Agency

22

My Training:

over 8,000 hours training in various fields of firefighting

About Me:

43 years old , grew up in the volunteer fire family , my father was chief for 40 years , i have 2 brothers on the dept.

Day Job:

juvenile correction officer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

to help people

Why I Love Fire/EMS

helping someone that i dont know is enough for me.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

they are not paid enough for the job that they do.