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- Hometown:
- uncasville, Connecticut
- I Live: (City, State)
- uncasville, Connecticut
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 15
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- It was in my blood. I guess you could say I was kind of born into it. My Grandfather was a charter member of the fire department I currently belong to.
- Relationship Status:
- In a Relationship
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Mohegan Vol. Fire CO
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role There:
- Firefighter / EMT-Basic
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 11
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://www.moheganfd.com
- My Training:
- Firefighter 1, EMT-B, Hazmat tech
- About Me:
- I suffered a major back injury while working for a small ambulance company in Norwich Ct. It could have been avoidable had they sent us a lift assist. I have had two surgeries and was told I could never be a firefighter again. Well what do they know lol. I am back and all though I have restrictions and am not at 100% yet I am back doing what I love.
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- burnout, lack of quality training,back injuries
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- It comes natural to me. I can't picture myself doing anything else
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