Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

10

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Sebastopol Urban Fire Brigade-Country Fire Authority

Years With Department/Agency

5

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Five years Firefighter/Road Crash Rescue with New Zealand Fire Service (Volunteer), one year Community Fire Educator (paid) with New Zealand Fire Service.

My Training:

Pump Operator (advanced endorsement), Code 1 Driver (on-road &off-road 4wd), Open Circuit Breathing Apparatus operator, LPG Emergency Responder, First Aid, Wildfire/Structure Firefighter, Trainer/Assessor, Hazmat Awareness, Wildfire Crewleader.

Day Job:

Automotive Electrical Leading Hand.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To serve my community.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I learn skills that can be used to protect and serve in emergencies as well as in my daily life.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Getting away from work for turn-outs during the day.