Type of Organization

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

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

5

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Eastern Knox County Joint Fire District

Years With Department/Agency

1

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.ekcjfd.com/

Web Site:

http://www.threeriversfire.bravehost.com/

My Training:

Firefighter II (240)
NREMT - B
PADI - Advanced Diver
Haz. Tech.
Advanced Extrication
RIT

About Me:

I stay very busy and always more on my plate (literal and perverbial) than I should. I started as a Volunteer at TRFD and fell in love with the fire service. Now I work Full time for a private security company as an EMT / Lead Officer, on my 2 days off I go to work at EKCJFD for
a 24 - 36 hr. shift. Full time 24/7 Volunteer at TRFD where I am a Firefighter / Water Officer (coordinating water supply and tanker operations when not 1st in). I am an avid diver and love to travel to new dive locations, many friends made here too.

Day Job:

EMT / Security Personnell

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted to be able to help people by using my strengths and gain unique tech knowledge while meeting and making lifelong friends and family.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Doing what we do, we don't need someone else to tell us that we make a difference. Daily Fullfillment.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety on the job and Administrative understanding.