Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Job Function

Training Officer, Captain, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff, 911 Operator/Dispatcher, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

9

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Coleman Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

3

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.colemanfire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I have served on the Ozona VFD, Pecan Creek VFD, Crockett Co EMS, and Coleman Co EMS

My Training:

I hold and Advanced SFFMA Accredited Advanced, TCFP Basic, Instructor I, High Angle Tech, HazMat Tech, EMT-B. I also train others at home and as a guest instructor at the Annual Fire School at Texas A&M.

About Me:

Well I have my dream job, full time paid firefighter.... I have worked hard to come up through the volunteer ranks in my departments and tried to do the best I can.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/westtxfirefighter

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

At first I got in the fire service just to have something to do, and I got addicted. I got to love helping people, the rush, the brother and sister hood, and I loved the sense of accomplishment.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Just being able to make sense out of chaos.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

I feel the top issues are being able to recruit new quality members and training that is more than just a repeat of the same basic drills.