Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

3

Years With Department/Agency

1

Dept. Web Site:

http://pvfd1.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Willamette Valley Fire and Rescue Authority/Marion County Fire District #1

My Training:

Associates in Fire Suppression
VAEMT-B
FF1
FF2
Driver
Pumper Operator
Wildland Urban Interface Firefighter
HazMat First Responder Operations

About Me:

I went to school for firefighting in Oregon and I decided to move to the east coast and pursue a career in the fire service.

Day Job:

DIcks Sporting Goods

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Ive always been an outdoors, hands on kind of guy that likes excitement and the look on peoples face when you make their lives just a little bit better in or outside of the fire service.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Whats not to love? its exciting, there are lots of suprises that keep things interesting, the hours are great and it pays pretty well.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Heart health- the number 1 killer of firefighters in the world is heart disease due in large part to stress, i cant make the job less stressful but I can help prevent heart disease by staying as healthy as possible. Working out is a big deal for my career and personal life.