Sgt226's Page

Hometown:

Southern Indiana

I Live: (City, State)

Southern Indiana

Years in Fire/EMS:

15

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

After joining the volunteer department, I fell in love with the environment of the fire service and wanted to make a career of it.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Lyndon Fire and Rescue, Louisville KY

Department Type:

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Rank/Role There:

Sergeant

Years With This Department/Agency

7

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.lyndonfire.com

Second Department (if appl.)

Ramsey Vol Fire Department, Ramsey IN

2nd Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Other

Years With Second Department/Agency

15

Other Past or Current Departments:

Vincennes Twp Fire Department, Vincennes IN

My Training:

Associates degree from Vincennes University and pursuing a bachelor's in Fire Science from EKU in the degree at a distance program. There are a whole slew of other certs and trainings that I have obtained, but my college degree is the one I feel I am working the hardest for. I firmly believe that to succeed in our field you need to have an equal balance of education and experience. Not one or the other.

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

Work on a farm

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Accountability, Responsibility, Maturity, and Safety

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

I get to come to work, I don't have to come to work