Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Fire Buff / Fire Enthusiast

Years in Fire/EMS:

Firefighter 16 years, Paramedic 12 Years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Southwest Suburban Department

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Many southwest departments part-time

My Training:

FFII, FFIII, FAE, Hazmat OPS, Confined Space Awareness, Vetical I, ERT, EMD, FSD, PSD, LED, LEADS, Paramedic, ACLS.

About Me:

Happily married two boys, 2 and 5. Full-time career firefighter- living the dream. Tested for a long time and finally made it.

IAFF http://www.iaff.org/

Day Job:

Professional boat captain, plow snow

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/ffpmedic911

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Because it's the best job in the world.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Enjoy helping people and serving the community

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Forgetting where they came from as a part-timer or volunteer.

Never forget..remember the brotherhood..united we stand.