Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant, EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

30 Years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Southside Virginia Emergency Crew, Petersburg, Va

Years With Department/Agency

7 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://ems-svec.org/

Web Site:

http://bbvrs.org/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Virginia Beach Fire (Station 7)

My Training:

ICS, NIMS, VA EMT, VAVRS EVOC and instructor , CPR

About Me:

I started young, this work fufills me. I have had 3 MI'S and 5 way by pass but could not wait to return to duty. Lucky for me all the MI's occured while on a ambulance.

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/lifesaverhrttaker

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I started as Vol Firefighter, it allow me to see and do things that most teenagers were afraid of. I join the US Army as a MP and after leaving the service I join a Vol Rescue and now work as a career provider. This is my calling.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

help those that are truely in need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

to make pay and benefits the same for fire and EMS, to get EMS providers included in the "Heart Lung Bill".