Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

>1

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Poteau Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

>1

Dept. Web Site:

http://poteaufire.com

My Training:

Let's just say very little at this point, but enrolled in Firefighter 1.

About Me:

Electrician, Heating, air and Refrigeration contractor. I'm pretty good with my hands. Other than that I have a beautiful family, and just enjoy helping others.

Day Job:

Mechanical/Electrical Contractor

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help my community and to really be a part of something bigger than myself. Plus I like to drive big trucks, cut up cars, be a role model, and hang around large fires.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Adrenaline.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

We are a salary department, that has no full time firefighters, except we are all full time, 24/7. But we have to do something else to make money. This is an issue..but hey we knew what we were getting into.