Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

4

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Toms River Volunteer Fire Company #2 Station 26--45 West water Street, Toms River, New Jersey

Years With Department/Agency

2

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.tr2fd.com

Web Site:

http://www.myspace.com/squad37

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Beachwood Vol EMS, Whiting Vol EMS, Toms River Vol. EMS. Belmar Police Department, Monmouth Ocean Hospital Service Corperation(MONOC EMS).

My Training:

FFI, Vehical Extrication Tech, School Bus Extrication Tech, Pump Operator, EMT-B, ICS 100, ICS 700, NJPTC SLEO1, Hybrid Vehical Emergency Responder, CPR, Hazmat OPS, CBRNE awarness.

About Me:

Started in the field of EMS at 16. was on many squads due to personality conflicts, have been with the Same Fire Company Since I was 17.

Day Job:

Paied EMT/ NJSLEO 1307

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/robemt911

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Wanted to do it since i was about 2 years old a fire cheif from pine beach fire company lived across the street from me.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

HELPING PEOPLE and Knowing that because of me and my crew. someone has something they wouldnt have had if it wasnt for people like us who sacrfice time for others

Top Issues Facing Responders:

THE REASON WE ARE ALL HERE IS TO HELP THE TOWN NOT FOR PERSONAL MOTIVATION.
REMEMBER WE ARE ALL DIVERSE GROUPS WITH DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS. WE DON'T KNOW IF THE OTHER GUY HAD A BAD DAY OR NOT WHEN THEY ARE SHOWING UP AT THE BUILDING, OR WHAT THEY GOT GOING ON AT HOME. COMING TO A PLACE WHERE YOU VOLUNTEER AND HAVING TO DEAL WITH A FIGHT OR SOMETHING BURNS YOU OUT AND DEFEATS THE REASON YOU ARE ALL THERE FOR, AND THAT IS TO HELP.
IN A NUT SHELL POLITICS, RESPONCE TIMES, LACK OF MORAL