Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

5

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Fairfax County, VA

Years With Department/Agency

1.5

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Anne Arundel County Fire Department - Maryland

My Training:

EMT-Intermediate (Both MD and VA), Firefighter I & II, Engine Company Ops, Truck Company Ops, Firefighter Survival and Rescue, Rescue Technician Site Ops & Vehicle Machinery Rescue, Technical Rope Rescue Technician, Hazmat Operations, EVOC, NBC Operations, NBC Operations, NBC Technician-EMS

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To make a difference in the lives of those who need help.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It's never a dull moment

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Keeping up on the basics, firefighter health and fitness, the increasing EMS demands on the fire service, saving our own, doing more with less, the changing face (softening) of the fire department