Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

16 Years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Jackson County Fire Dist. #5, Phoenix, OR, IAFF LOCAL 2596

Years With Department/Agency

10 yrs.

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.jcfd5.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

City of Talent Fire Rescue, Talent OR
Long Valley Fire Company#1, Long Valley, N.J.
Medford Airport Fire Dept.
Jackson County Fire Dist. #5

My Training:

FFII, EMT-I,NFPA Rope Rescue Tech, Fire Instructor I, NFPA Driver/App. Operator,NFPA Wildland Interface,NFPA Vehicle/Machinery Tech.,NFPA HazMat Ops.

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted a challenging career, something that would be different everyday and give me a feeling of accomplishment and enjoy going to work everyday not knowing what you can expect.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The ability to make a difference in someone's life.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Budget Cutbacks and not enough personnell.