Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

17

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Hinesville Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

6

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.cityofhinesville.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Scriba Volunteer Fire department, NY

My Training:

NPQ FF1
NPQ FF2
NPQ Hazmat Technician
NPQ Fire Instructor 1
GA EMS Instructor 1
GA State Skills Evaluator
NFA Leadership 1,2 and 3
NFA Shaping the future
NFA Managing in a changing environment

About Me:

I have spent 17 years building my career. My first eleven years was spent in a volunteer department. Where I received the best training outside an actual training center. I am aiming for my career to take me in to the realm of the training division. I have been an EMT for approximately 15 years and currently serve as a National Registry EMT I. Along with the fire department I work for the transport EMS system where I live

Day Job:

Firefighter/EMT I

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I just fell in love with it. I have been doing it since High school

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I guess the vast multitude of skills with in one career

Top Issues Facing Responders:

of course budget issues and doing more with less