Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant, Firefighter, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), First Responder

Years in Fire/EMS:

9

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Oak Hill Fire & Rescue Morganton, NC

Years With Department/Agency

9

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.ohfr.org

My Training:

Continuing education in fire & rescue, NC EMT-I certified since 2004, AHA HCP CPR/AED, Haz Mat Ops, FEMA IS-800, full time at Valdese Hospital Emergency Room, currently completing last semester of nursing school.

About Me:

I'm the department first responder team leader and have been for about 5 years. I'm more apt to the medical divison as opposed to the fire and rescue sides and love to treat those in need during an emergency. I love emergency medicine and anticipate graduating nursing school in May, 2008 when I'll go to work full time as an Emergency Nurse. I plan to continue to volunteer at the fire department as well and continue my service to the community.

Day Job:

Full Time Emergency Department, Valdese Hospital ER, Valdese, NC

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/crazybob62

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help others and provide emergency services to people in their times of need.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Having people trust you and them having a desire for you to be there when it's needed most.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Increasing knowledge and skills, as well as improving current methods of fire suppression, rescue techniques, and providing medical care.