Meet Tampa Fire Rescue's Jason Ippolito

Jason Ippolito
Tampa Fire Rescue Paramedic

Works at: Station 7, 6129 N. Nebraska Ave.
Joined: 2002
Personal: 32, single, two dogs
Hometown: Tampa

Patch: What do you like most about your job?

Ippolito: Helping people. I feel good about helping people who are in need.

Patch: How did you become interested in firefighting?

Ippolito: My dad was a fireman for [Tampa Fire Rescue]. I grew up around it and wanted to try it.

Patch: What’s your most memorable call?

Ippolito: Probably the one I worked with my dad. It was a medical call, but working with him was enjoyable.

Patch: What’s your favorite color?

Ippolito: Green.

Patch: What’s the last movie you saw?

Ippolito: “The Conspirator.” It's about President Lincoln's assassination. It wasn't that good.