Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid, Emergency Management

Job Function

Lieutenant, First Responder, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

28

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Woodward Hill Hose #4, Edwardsville Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

28

My Training:

HazMat Ops and Tech, Trench Rescue Ops, Confined space, High Angle and rope rescue, vehicle and special vehicle rescue, NIMS, Structural firefighting, High rise firefighting, etc., etc., etc...

About Me:

Married 25 years until last year, Allways anted to be on the cutting edge of emergency services. As was told about me, I was into EMA and HazMat long before it was cool to do that stuff.

Day Job:

Transmed Ambulance, Driver

Relationship Status:

Separated

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/joezamcp

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Was exposed to the fire service by my father who also vollunteered in the same town. Helped out a a big fire as a kid passing out water and moving hose. Been hooked ever since.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people to the best of my ability during the worst times of their lives.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Complaisance, lack of understanding or forethought by the builders of large building, automobiles, and designers of Ambulance bays to meet the needs of emergency responders in times of high stress.