What State do you live in?

SC

Type of Organization

Part/Paid Fire Department

Job Function

Firefighter/Driver Operator

Years in Fire/EMS:

5

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

City of Columbia

Years With Department/Agency

5

Dept. Web Site:

http://columbiasc.net

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I've spent all my days with the city of columbia. I did one year of volunteering and have 4 paid years. For the last three years I have had the privilege of being a member of the city's heavy rescue company no. 1.

My Training:

I have a number of rescue certifications, from con space, rope technician, industrial rope technician, swift water technician, swift water boat operator, trench rescue technician, FEMA building collapse specialist, vehicle extrication, hazmat technician, firefighter I & II, rescuing the rescuer, RIT operations, EVDT, pump operations, 3310 rope rescue, NIMS-ICS For the Fire Service and there could be a few more that I'm missing.

About Me:

I like many others in this profession absolutely love the job. I have been a member of our state's regional search and rescue team and find nothing more enjoyable than learning more and more about the fire service every shift and every day.

Day Job:

Firefighter

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family trade, plus the satisfaction of helping other people on their worst days.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Endless Possibilities

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Unforeseen circumstances