Joe Campbell aka Cutty's Page

Hometown:

Chester, South Carolina

I Live: (City, State)

Marion North Carolina

Years in Fire/EMS:

18

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

I believe it is my duty to protect life and property I also have to keep telling myself this earth is on loan to us from our children it was not willed to us from our forefathers

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Ashford-North Cove NC

Department Type:

Combination Fire Rescue Department, Other Response Agency Type

Rank/Role There:

Lieutenant, Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years With This Department/Agency

2

Second Department (if appl.)

US Naval Brigade

2nd Department Type:

Military/Federal Response Agency

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Safety Officer, Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff, Driver / Engineer

Years With Second Department/Agency

16

Other Past or Current Departments:

Federal Fire Brigade( US Navy )
North Cove(NC) Urban Interface

My Training:

FFII FFII FOI FOII First Responder SAR Swimmer Diver Swift Water Rescue Driver/Engineer Wildland Firefighter, Extrication Specialist, aircraft firefighter ICS 100, 300, 700, 800, and all the others that go along with it Haz/Mat Terrorism operations ( chief cook and Bottle washer)

About Me:

I first entered the fire service while in the military and became a full fledge firefighter in the winter of 1989. I truly enjoy seeing the people walking around now because of my department and me.

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

mechanic

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Low pay,lack of funding
the world is becoming more dangerous and the training we receive is not enough when we fill we have a hold on things something else comes along

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

The Brotherhood