Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

2

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Chattanooga Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

2

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.chattanooga.gov/fire-department

My Training:

Hazmat operations, EMT-Basic, TN Firefighter I and II, TN Fire Apparatus Operator, followed by the correlating years of experience and employment with my fire department: every fire's a chance to learn.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Fits my personality all too well

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Most exciting, invigorating, and all around badass career to persue

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Benefits for firefighters both active and retired. Pay rates or lack thereof for firefighters, and long term health concerns that go along with the job