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Hometown:
Medford. Oregon
I Live: (City, State)
Medford, Oregon
Years in Fire/EMS:
12
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
Growing up i always enjoyed helping others and thought it would be great to get into EMS. The only way to get started in the area i was in was to become a volunteer. After being a volunteer for a short time i knew the fire service was the career choice for me. The Brother Hood is like no other!
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Talent, Oregon
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years With This Department/Agency
12
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.jcfd5.com
2nd Department Type:
N/A
Other Past or Current Departments:
My First career job was with Phonix Fire in Oregon. But we have been absorbed into JCFD5.
My Training:
Associates Degree In Fire Science
Associates Degree In EMS
About Me:
Started my career as a volunteer with JCFD5 in 1995. Was a student Fire Fighter with JCFD5 until i finished my Associates Degree in both Fire Science and EMS! Landed my first Career job in 2004 with Phoenix Fire and In October of 2007 Became a full time Member of JCFD5. Could not ask for anything more!
Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
Like to do tile work and am toying with the idea of starting a side business
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Money!!!! This is a growing issue nation wide. We continue to run more and more calls every year and Fire Department Budgets do not Grow fast enough to support the need for more personel and equipment.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
Helping others

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At 1:08am on February 7, 2008, MAZ said…
What my brotha from another motha! Hope vacation finds you and your beauty havin fun! we miss you both!! Can't wait to work with ya again!!!
See ya when you get back!!!!!!!!!!!!!
At 5:40pm on January 29, 2008, Keith Wright said…
What's up Nick. Hope this finds you doing well.
At 2:33pm on January 19, 2008, Trish said…
Just wanted to say Hi...Hope you are having a great weekend....Stay safe
At 4:56pm on January 17, 2008, dcltsc2 said…
Cool thanks for the info I did not know that just really liked the pic Stay Safe God Bless
At 2:44pm on January 17, 2008, Diana said…
thanks for the welcome...stay safe Diana
 
 

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