When I was 18 I witnessed a man get thrown into his windshield and back into the vehicle after being rear-ended. He was unbuckled. I was the first to open the door and discover his already deceased body. In the days following that scene, it struck me that I had the personality make-up to become involved with emergency services. Long story short, it took me 15 years to take action and get involved.
Fire service has been a huge transition for me personally but a good one. I have been able to evaluate my strengths and weaknesses, search out the place where I fit best and establish some lifelong friendships with my firefighter brothers. EMS has been the biggest driving force in my getting involved with Louisville Fire. I am excited to be starting that path.
I'm sure the challenges will continue and I am also sure the story list will increase. If you ever in CO and want to hop on a big red truck or check out an ambulance (not as a patient I hope), give me a call.