Sandovals

Hometown:

Winton, California

I Live: (City, State)

Rifle, Colorado

Years in Fire/EMS:

7 years

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

Family tragedy as a youngster drove me to become a firefighter and havent looked back since

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Rank/Role There:

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years With This Department/Agency

2 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.glenwoodfire.com

Second Department (if appl.)

Rifle Fire Protection District

2nd Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years With Second Department/Agency

1

Other Past or Current Departments:

Snowmass Wildcat Fire Protection District, Basalt Rural Fire ProtectionDistrict, Glenwood Springs Fire Department, Rifle Fire Protection District

My Training:

SCC- Lincoln,Nebraska AA Fire Science Degree, FF1,EMTB-IV,Hazmat Opps, S130-S190(red card)

About Me:

I am a career firefighter with the city of Glenwood Springs the biggest department in the roaring fork valley here in colorado and a part time reserve with Rifle fire. I love my jobs and and it can only get better we are growing at record setting pace and look forward to the change. I am sorrounded by lots of great firefighters that I proudly call my brothers. Thats the way it should be everywhere.

Day Job:

Odd jobs

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

Odd jobs

Personal Site/Profile:

http://sandevil_32@hotmail.com

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Not enough qualified personel getting hired for jobs making us short handed most of the time

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

Responsibility