Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

8

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Coke-Pleasant Grove VFD

Years With Department/Agency

6

Dept. Web Site:

http://facebook.com/cpgvfd

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Campbell VFD in Campbell, Hunt County, Texas

My Training:

Ore City Texas Vehicle Extrication, Texas Forest Service Wildland Firefighting, Mt. Pleasant Texas Rescue School, TEEX Firefighting I, II, III, and IV at Texas A&M, Wood County Fire School (Quitman, Texas), Haz-Mat Awareness, AHA Certified Basic CPR/AED, EMT-Basic, TEEX/ProBoard certified Fire Instructor I.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://facebook.com/etxfire

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Having been through a house fire myself, the professional interaction with the fire department made me want to "repay" them for going above and beyond.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The feeling of accomplishment and helping people in their time of need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding, equipment, and training