Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

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

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Douglas County Fire

Years With Department/Agency

21

My Training:

NPQ FF I and II, NPQ Hazmat Tech, NPQ Intructor I and II. EMT-P, ACLS, BLS, PALS, ITLS instructor. EMT Level II instructor. State hazmat instructor.

About Me:

I have worked on BLS Engines, ALS Transport units, and I am currently in my 3rd year in the training division. I enjoy training, but I miss the field and the patients (really).

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I felt the need to help others.. I had been employed in other areas of the medical field and I was not happy. I also have this horrible nuturing instinct.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the job, the people, the citizens

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Increase in the public utilization of Fire/EMS as primary care provider for their medical needs, both emergent and non-emergent. Thus taxing resources.