Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

28

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Takoma Park

Years With Department/Agency

26

My Training:

EMT-B, CPR BLS Instructor-AHA, various other EMS related classes.

Day Job:

Retired

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined the rescue squad when I turned 19 and transfered to a combined volunteer/career fire department. I grew-up around the fire service. After my dad had a heart attack when I was 17 and almost died I decided I wanted to know what to do and be able to help.