Albert Rowe's Page

Hometown:

Washington

I Live: (City, State)

Blounts Creek NC

Years in Fire/EMS:

16 years

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

I joined mainly for the thrill, but as i aged i began to find more and more that i was proud to help and to serve those around me.

Relationship Status:

Married

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

WSLLC-Iraq

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Military/Federal Response Agency

Rank/Role There:

Fire Chief / Chief of Department, Fire / Arson Investigator, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years With This Department/Agency

4 years

Second Department (if appl.)

Washington Fire-Rescue-EMS Services

2nd Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years With Second Department/Agency

12 years paid/vol

My Training:

DoD-FF I&II, DoD Instructor III, DoD Inspector II, DoD Fire officer III, DoD Driver operator Pumper, DoD Driver Operator MWS, NC Driver Operator Aerial, DoD HazMat IC, DoD Telecommunicator I&II, NC Emt-I.

About Me:

I am a 36 and have been here in Iraq 4 years. I have a great wife and three wonderful children. I have grown up in the past 6 years and i own most of that to God, my wife and two of my supervisors at WFD. Capt. Moore and Chief Yates. Without then i would still be a pain in the but.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety is a top issue facing all responders. Tunnel vision is a big factor in this.

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

Now that i am grown i love it because of the feeling of seeing someone you have helped in the past, and they remember you helping them.