Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief, Training Officer, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), Hazardous Materials Team Member, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

24

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Wentzville Fire Protection District

Years With Department/Agency

6

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.wentzvillefire.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Hanover (IN) V.F.D. - Explorer Post
Kalamazoo Twp. (MI) F.D. - Firefighter/Paramedic
Three Rivers (MI) F.D. - Firefighter/Paramedic
Clayton (MO) F.D. - Fire Captain
Lake St. Louis (MO) F.P.D. - Deputy Fire Chief / Fire Marshal

My Training:

AAS - Emergency Medical Svc. Mgmt. (Davenport University)
BBA - Fontbonne University
MBA - Lindenwood University
Ph.D. Candidate - Public Policy & Admin (Walden University)
FF II, FSI I, FO II, EMTP, Tactical Medic, HM Tech

About Me:

I am married to a beautiful lady with whom I share 5 children who range in age from 13 to 20 - all of which are highly intelligent and stellar in their own intrest areas.

I am the State Administrative Officer for Missouri 1 DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team) HHS/OAS/OPER/NDMS

I am also a Hazardous Materials Team Manager with Missouri Task Force 1 (US&R) DHS/FEMA/US&R

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

This is all I have ever wanted to do with my life since I was 5 years old. I have the distinct advantage of getting up and looking forward to going to the best job in the world.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

We've got the greatest job in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The lack of proactive research and development in our profession to make the job better, safer, and more effective.