Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

16

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Newton Volunteer Fire Department--Newton, WV

Years With Department/Agency

16

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Clay Ambulance, Roane County EMS, General Ambulance, Kanawha County Ambulance, now back with Roane

My Training:

Paramedic, Fire Officer 1 and 2, NIMS certified, Fire Instructor, EMS Instructor, ASLS Instructor, ACLS Instructor, BLS Intstrucotr, Advanced Trauma Life Support Intstructor, PALS Instructor, PEEP Instructor, Communication Specialist, Assistant Deputy Director of Emergency Operations, Bomb Tech Assistant, Arson Investigation, Rope Rescue technician, Haz Mat Operations, Extrication Technician, Live Burn Team Member, Emergency Vehicle Driving Instructor.

About Me:

I am married to my fire Chief.

I am also a Paramedic. I love my country and support the military men and women that protect it daily.

Day Job:

Communications Specialist

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://facebook.com/mccarty831

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help people, and serve my community. I wanted to give something back.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The ability to save a life

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Terrorism, diseases