Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

20 Years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Robertsville Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

1

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Nimishillen Township Fire
Louisville Fire
Mifflin Township Richland Fire
Lifecare Ambulance Mansfield Ohio

My Training:

EMT B
Volunteer Firefighter
Haz-Mat Tech
EVOC Past Instructor
Numerous Extrication Classes and Certs

About Me:

I left the fire service for about 10 years and missed it. Just happened to meet a young firefighter that said his department was short handed and decided to go back to it. Will never leave the service again. Getting ready to start medic class and then maybe even FF2 at some point.

Day Job:

EMT

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help people and to find myself. I was a Deputy Sheriff for 7 years part time and worked with many great firefighters and EMTs. That is when I decided to give it a try and Loved This.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

you can usually see what you accomplish.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing and budget cuts