Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

Going on eight

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Higshpire Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

Almost four

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.highspirefire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Lower Swatara Volunteer Fire Department

My Training:

ProBoard FFI, ProBoard FFII, ProBoard Hazmat Awareness, ProBoard Hazmat Operations, ProBoard Hazmat (On-Scene) Incident Commander, ProBoard Hazamt Tech, PADOH BVR-T, PADOH EMT-B, NIMS/ICS for the Fire Service, ICS 100, 200, 300, & 400, IS 700, 701, 702, 703, 704, 706, & 800, PFBC Phase I & III, General Requirements for Rescue Technicians, ARFF Short Course, Williams Fire & Hazard Control 40Hr. Course, numerous other trainings and certs.

About Me:

I'm 28 and have been involved with the fire service and EMS for almost eight years now. I like hanging out with friends and family. IDK what else to say,so just ask if we want to get to know me.

Day Job:

Looking for a job

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family Tradition, and to keep myself out of trouble and keep occupied.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I'm an adrenaline junkie

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Volunteer wise: Getting the general public to understand we are volunteer and cannot do everything that paid departments do. As well as local, state, and federal funding.
Career wise: Budget cuts, local, state, and federal funding cuts.