Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Combination

Job Function

Junior Firefighter/Explorer

Years in Fire/EMS:

2

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Poughkeepsie, NY

Years With Department/Agency

2

About Me:

Well not much to know about me just yet, ive only had 2 years experience with the explorer program. I plan on joining the company as soon as I know I have the time to commit as I am an extremely busy person.

Day Job:

Line Service at Richmor Aviation

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Both of my parents are volunteers, however, my Father is an Assisstant Chief. After being around them and seeing what they did, the service interested me.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

helping the community and being involved with something that interests me that I enjoy doing.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

probably number 1 in any case is general safety.
Also I have witnessed some minor inner department issues, however, as long as the problems are non-existant on the scene, things can be worked out back at the station.