Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

one

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Jackson Park VFD, Concord, NC

Years With Department/Agency

One year

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.jacksonparkfd.org

My Training:

FF I & II
Currently taking EMT Basic

Day Job:

School and cook

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://Myspace.tcy(jp-52)

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My grandpa was a firefighter for the department I am currently on and so were my 2 uncles and one cousin.I also have many friends that are on this department.My cousin is also a battalion chief for Kannapolis FD and my uncle was a firefighter for Concord FD.All of these people had an influence on me to join the fire service.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Without a doubt it's helping the helpless.We put our lives on the line everyday without thinking about it.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

People that degrade us and think poorly of us and put us in a certain stereotype and they don't respect us for doing what we do.Around here teachers get paid more than paid guys do.