Type of Organization

Emergency Management

Job Function

EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Orange County Emergency Management Orange County, NC

Years With Department/Agency

1

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.co.orange.nc.us/ems/index.htm

Web Site:

http://www.orangerescue.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Alamance County Rescue Unit

My Training:

NCEMT-B, NCERT, Haz-Mat Ops, EVD, Ed-Meth, AMLS, NCRT

About Me:

I'm 21 years old, I live in Durham NC with my beatiful Wife Donna. We have two dogs "Chief" and Cinnamon. I work full time for Orange County Emergency Management, and am a Captain with Orange County Rescue Squad. Primary 9-1-1 is my regular job, and Volunteer Rescue/Extrication is the other. I have done this for just few years now, and I am a product of a Junior Programs. I started out just trying to learn and have some fun, and now I'm a ranking officer and I am responsible for a Quarter of our membership. I find it to be quite remarkable that I have been given such an opportunity to help out in my community and I plan on doing so just as long as I am able to.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/eliteemt

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I Joined Alamance County Rescue In February 2001 with a friend from High School. He told me that it was very interesting, that I could learn a lot, and potentially make a difference in the community around me. I was completely hooked after the first meeting, and its been great ever since.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The ablilty to help someone when they need it the most

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack in Volunteerism, Funding, Morale, Good Publicity