Vince Lothar's Page

Hometown:

Indianapolis, IN

I Live: (City, State)

South of Indy

Years in Fire/EMS:

12

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

My job in the military was as a medic for a special forces group. I went in when I was almost 18 so its been a part of my life for a long while. It only made sense.

Relationship Status:

Married

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Greenwood,IN

Department Type:

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Rank/Role There:

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years With This Department/Agency

3

2nd Department Type:

N/A

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Other

My Training:

Firefighter/Paramedic/Rescue Diver/Haz-mat Tech
Associate degree Paramedicine
Working on Bachelors in Public Safety Admin
Minor in History

About Me:

Started out as a paid standby firefighter in 1995. I realize now That concept in 21st century firefighting is what will get Paid firemen killed.

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

Own an Erosion Control and Land Maintenance company that employs only off duty paid firemen. I Race motorcycles professionally

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety in manning levels and NFPA noncompliance.

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

Fixing complicated problems