James Billings's Page

Hometown:

Harlan City Kentucky

I Live: (City, State)

Harlan

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

cause my dad was a firefighter and it looked fun and I wanted to help those ineed.

Relationship Status:

Married

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Harlan Fire Department Harlan 114 N. Main St

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role There:

Training Officer, Fire / Arson Investigator, Lieutenant, Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years With This Department/Agency

15

Dept. Web Site:

http://harlanfd@harlanonline.net

Second Department (if appl.)

Loyall Fire Dept

2nd Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Assistant or Deputy Chief, Training Officer, Fire / Arson Investigator, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years With Second Department/Agency

2

Web Site:

http://svfd@harlanonline.net

My Training:

FF1-FF2 IFSAC HAZ-MAT CERTIFIED, DEPUTY STATE FIRE MARSHAL, DEPUTY FOREST WARDEN, Harlan County Sheriff's Arson Task Force Member

About Me:

WE RUN AROUND 300 RUNS A YEAR
THATS COUNTING CAR WRECKS AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY'S

Day Job:

FIREFIGHTER

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

Full time Father of 2

Personal Site/Profile:

http://flameeaters@hotmail.com

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training, Fireground safety, Rapid Intervention training

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

the rush of running in 1200 degree heat while everyone else is running out