Type of Organization

Emergency Management

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

22 (Retired)

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Orange County Emergency Management

Years With Department/Agency

22

Dept. Web Site:

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Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Orange County Emergency Medical Services
EastCare Intensive Care Transport
South Orange Rescue Squad
New Hope Vol. Fire Dept.
New Hope Vol. Rescue Squad
Carrboro, N.C. Police Dept.

My Training:

EMT-Paramedic, specializing in critical care transport.
Field Paramedic, Field Training Officer for Paramedic Preceptees.
EMS Management Training, UNC-Charlotte
Vehicle Technical Rescue/Extrication.
Jaws of Life Certified
Firefighter 1 Certified
Basic Law Enforcement Training

About Me:

Living in Northern Durham County,N.C.. I'm a 55 yo married male retired Paramedic of 22 years who is now a Cardiology Tech at a regional Hospital. Have two grown children,;one girl who is in community college, and a son who is a Cav. Scout Sniper with the Army over in Iraq. Have experience as a firefighter and as a Police Officer.
Now on Disability and recovering from cancer.

Day Job:

Currently on long term disability due to neck and throat cancer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I loved the thrill, then I loved trying to help someone other than myself.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love helping to save lives and property.