Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

12

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

McCall Volunteer Fire Department/ EMT-P student LBW community college

Years With Department/Agency

2

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

7 years in hopsital Cardio-Pulmonary technology department, 12 years US Army in the medical field and 5 years in Manufacturing Industrial Safety and Health. "Not sure what I'll be when I grow up"

My Training:

University of South Alabama: EMT-B
Biosystem Insitute: Respiratory Therapy
US Army: Combat Medic, Special Ops Medic, Trauma Nursing
Columbia Southern University: BS in Occupational Safety and Health with focus in Fire Science
LB Wallace Community College: AS in EMT-Paramedic
FEMA: NIMS ISC 100 through 800

About Me:

Just a simple southern man who enjoys helping people with a leadership attribute in critical situations. I enjoy a ballanced life between work and family. Many hobbies which include (but not limited to) gourmet cooking, hiking, camping and computer applications.

Day Job:

Right now, Student... full time x2

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Networking for contacts associated with Fire-Medics and Paramedics.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love people and work best under extreme pressure fueling a passion to help people who cannot help themselves, quickly.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

In the paid profession:

1. Scope of practice
2. Law suits
3. Poor equipment
4. Weak leadership
5. Low pay