Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

1

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Upton Ma

Years With Department/Agency

1

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.upton.ma.us/pages/fire-ems-dept.php

Web Site:

http://www.draper.com/

My Training:

EMS-Basic
BS Astronomy and Aerospace Engineering
SM Aeronautics and Astronautics

About Me:

Volunteer EMT and reserve firefighter with Upton MA Fire/EMS
Chief emergency medical services Draper Laboratory

Day Job:

Engineer

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I always had an interest in medicine, formerly worked in an ED and as a researcher. Several family members are firefighters. When I got the chance to take and EMT class, I jumped at it

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Primarily my co workers, the sense of doing something worthwhile

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The hazards and burnout