Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

4

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

The Villages Fire Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

3

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.districtgov.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Transcare Ambulance, Tampa, FL

My Training:

Firefighter/EMT (currently in medic school), FL. Urban search and Rescue certified, florida state fire officer certified, aerial operator, state pump operator, HILTI tech, engine company operator,

About Me:

I am 30 y/o, I have a beautiful wife and daughter that are my entire life and I enjoy fishing, hunting, sports, personal fitness, MONEY, and serving the people my department runs on.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Because of the honor of serving the community and having the opportunity to work with some of the most professional people on the planet.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It seems it has become who I am and I like it.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

MANPOWER,and while tradition is what the american fire service was founded upon I think we could figure out how to integrate important technology into the field without sacrificing any of the mentioned traditions.