Doin Work

Hometown:

Knowlton

I Live: (City, State)

Knowlton, New Jersey / Richmond, Kentucky

Years in Fire/EMS:

4

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

Sounded like something different to try.

Relationship Status:

Single

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Knowlton Twp. Fire Rescue Company

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Rank/Role There:

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years With This Department/Agency

4

Second Department (if appl.)

Richmond Fire/Rescue

2nd Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Firefighter

Web Site:

http://fire.richmond.ky.us/

My Training:

Firefighter 1+2, EMT-B, Vehicle Rescue Tech, S-130,190, ICS-100,200, NIMS-700,800, Haz-Mat Ops, Pump Ops, Water Shuttle Ops, Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, Certified Fire Investigations Instructor

About Me:

First year Fire and Safety Engineering Tech. student concentrating on Fire, Arson, and Explosion Investigations @ Eastern Kentucky University. A 4 year member of Knowlton Twp. Fire Rescue Company.

Day Job:

Student, EKU Fire and Safety Laboratory Technician

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

Association of Fire Science Technicians - AFST (EKU)
Spring 2009 - Service Chair
Fall 2009/Spring 2010 - Engine 5/Ladder 91 Officer
Society of Fire Protection Engineers - SFPE (EKU Chapter)
National Association of Fire Investigators - NAFI

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Health and fitness,
Training and knowledge on rapid fire progression phenomena,
Response Safety,
Under budgeting

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

There's a rush unlike it