Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

5

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Gonzales Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

2

Dept. Web Site:

http://gonzalesfd.com

My Training:

Obtained FFI/FFII and Hazmat A/O from Utah Fire and Rescue Academy.
Obtained Rope Rescue Technician from TEEX.
Obtained Instructor I from LSU-FETI.

About Me:

I've been married for 4 years and have 15 months old daughter that is my world. I've been career for three years now and love every aspect of my job.

Day Job:

Firefighter all day, every day

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/njoos83

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My dad is a career firefighter and I have been around the fire service my whole life. It's always something I've wanted to do and it was never a choice or decision, I was born to do this.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Nothing tops the feeling of helping someone in need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Abused usage of the 911 system.
Health issues in the fire service.