James Thompson's Page

Hometown:

Washington Court House, Ohio

I Live: (City, State)

Washington Court House, Ohio

Years in Fire/EMS:

7

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

I'm not gonna say that it was to help my community or that I wanted to since I was a kid. Those seem to be the universal reasons by everyone. Although I will say, that I've become closer to my community since I've been in the service. For me it was initally for the excitment. But as I went along, it became more.

Relationship Status:

Single

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

VA Medical Center Chillicothe, Ohio

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Rank/Role There:

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years With This Department/Agency

1

Second Department (if appl.)

Wayne Twp FD Good Hope, Ohio

2nd Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Lieutenant

Years With Second Department/Agency

7

Other Past or Current Departments:

Fayette County EMS, Ohio
West Chester FD, Ohio
Union Twp FD, Ross Co Ohio

My Training:

FF2,EMT-B,Haz-Mat Tech,ARFF

About Me:

I'm pretty much an down to earth guy. I enjoy the outdoors,movies,and hangin out with friends. Other than that I like to keep busy. Anything else, I guess jus ask.

Day Job:

Firefighter at VA Medical Center in Chillicothe

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

Fayette County EMS
Union Twp FD
Life Ambulance

Personal Site/Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/ltjim

Top Issues Facing Responders:

I would have to say a combination of training,funding,and recruitment. Seems like there is less and less of these, and its putting a strain on all of us.

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

It allows me to improvise and presents new challenges on each call.