I WAS FIRST INTRODUCED TO THE FIRE SERVICE AS VOLUNTEER FOR OUR LOCAL DEPT AT THE AGE OF 17. THOSE YEARS OF SERVICE WERE INSTRUMENTAL IN GIVING ME THE DESIRE TO PURSUE THIS FIELD IN A PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT. I HAVE ENJOYED THIS JOURNEY EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. I WOULDN'T CHANGE A THING FROM MY EXPERIENCES OVER THE LAST FIVE, ALMOST SIX YEARS. THE POSSIBILITY OF COMING INTO THIS NEW WORKPLACE IS AN EXCITING NEW DOOR IN LIFE THAT I WILL NOT WASTE IF I AM GIVEN THE POSITION. I CAN TAKE ORDERS FROM TOUGH OFFICERS AND MESH WELL WITH ANY CREW. I AM LEVEL HEADED DURING TIMES OF STRESS, AND I WILL WORK HARD UNTIL THE TASK AT HAND IS COMPLETED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION.