Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

8 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Bellevue Fire Department Bellevue, NE

Years With Department/Agency

8

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.bellevue.net

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

ROP student with Sacramento County Fire Protection District

My Training:

FF1, EMT-B, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, FAE(Fire Apparatus Engineer) I, II, and III

Day Job:

General Service-Tires Plus

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I grew up with the fire service. My grandfather retired after 27 years as a firefighter, and hearing his stories I knew this is what I wanted to do.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The thank yous from people you don't know for doing what we love to do

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recuritment and retention of volunteer firefighters, and firefighter safety