Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

Two

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Mountain View Fire Department / KCFD 44

Years With Department/Agency

Two

Dept. Web Site:

http://kcfd44.org

My Training:

-Wilderness FF Type II
-State Certified FF Type I
-Swiftwater Technician
-First Aid/CPR
-Hazmat Awareness

About Me:

I volunteer for KCFD 44, Station 97. I work three to four months out of the year as a firefighter for the Department of Natural Resources suppressing wildfires and maintaining wildfire suppression resources such as roads and water tanks. It is the best job I've had to date. I care for my brother as an independent provider working through the Department of Social Health Services. I'm glad I can do it, better me than a stranger.At the moment I'm taking a very relaxed approach towards beginning my career in the fire service. I'm 23 years of age and I have a lot of time ahead of me.

Day Job:

Independent Provider / Warehouse

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined in search of a challenge and a better understanding of what a firefighter does. I felt there was no better way to get a feel for the occupation than to volunteer my time doing it.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love it becuase it offers me the privilege to help people. The privilege to utilize to the best of my abilities the training I've been put through to mitigate and better someones really bad day. People love firefighters because they have built an enormous amount of trust from the communities they serve, and it's that trust and do-good nature that I am very proud to maintain and continue building upon.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Traffic and responding safety. Aside from that I'm not really sure. That's the very reason I joined FFN, to gain better perspective on firefighting outside my own department.