Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

32

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Fairfax County Fire & Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

16

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Back Creek Valley Vol. Fire Dept.
Wilderness Vol. Fire Dept.
Redi Care Ambulance Service

My Training:

Fire Line Safety Officer, Officers tactics and command, Advanced Rescue, Fire Cause Determination, Arson Investigation, Swift Water Rescue, Haz Mat, First Responder, EMT Basic, Rescue from haz. envirnments, Wild Fire Fighting, Swift Water Boat Ops, Search and Rescue

About Me:

Served 32 Years as volunteer and retired from career dept. After retiring worked with private ambulance service until injuring back and unable to continue what I love

Day Job:

Retired/Disabled

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Urged by friends to help community

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Being able to save lives and property

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Retention of Volunteers, required training in addition to regular jobs, and finances