Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

12

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Alexandria Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

12

Dept. Web Site:

http://alexfirefighters.org

My Training:

HazMat Awareness,First Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction,Rope Rescue-40hrs,Confined Space Rescue-40hrs,Bus Rescue-16hrs,Fire Fighter Survival-8hrs,FEMA/National Fire Academy Strategy and Tatics for Initial Company Operations,Firefighter I, EMT Basic, Driver/Operator Certified

About Me:

I married the most wonderful woman in the world on June 5,1998. We have 3 sons. I'm the driver/operator of my department's largest truck, T-41. It's a 2003 Pierce 100ft tower ladder. I'm a proud member of our Union, Alexandria Firefighters Local 540. When I'm not on shift or spending time with my family, I'm on the road fishing several different bass tournament trails.

Day Job:

Alexandria Fire Department

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://Chris Mitchum

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Enjoy helping others in their time of need.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Love the feeling of being inside a burning building doing what very few other people can. That's why the few that are willing to make this sacfice of putting the safety of others and their property first before themselves are a Brotherhood!!!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Budget cuts, firefighter saftey