User:Firedoc5

My name is Wayland L. Slater. But on-line I go by Firedoc5, due to my many years in Emergency Medical Service(s). Of which I was a Paramedic, and an Instructor in numerous of the different facets of EMS, particularly in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Also, I was a Certified Firefighter II on both volunteer and paid Fire Departments. Along with the duties of a Firefighter, I was a Certified Emergency Rescue Technician, Hazardous Material Emergerncy Response, and many other duties and certifications. And my Medic number was #5. Eventually I had to leave the Fire and EMS fields due to medical problems. I had a few other jobs since, but each one had to be less physically demanding than the previous. Come to find out I have a neuromuscular problem along with Chronic Tendonitis, especially in my neck and legs. I eventually had to quit working all together due to the neck, leg, and back pain and I am disabled. But I still tudor, speak, and consult occasionally for those who ask. Whether it's one person on-line, someone asking an opinion, or an Instructor needs a fill in, I'm more than willing to do so.

I grew up in Southern Illinois. But over the years I've lived as far north as Houghton Lake, MI and as far south as Natchitoches, LA. But since March 2010 I've lived in Winnfield, LA.