Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Training Officer, Lieutenant, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

13 years combined service

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Elkhart Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

7

Dept. Web Site:

http://elkhartfire.org

Web Site:

http://ptfd.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Mercy Ambulance service in 2000-2001
Osolo EMS for the past couple of years part time.

My Training:

Fire officer 1,strategy and tactics,instructor 1,hazmat tech,paramedic, driver operator, Techincal rescue awareness, Ice rescue tech,

About Me:

I live in Bristol with my wife and two children. Jacob is 5 and Abby is two. Jacob is in kindergarden. My wife Nicole runs the house as a stay at home mother and wife. I enjoy time with my family and friends. I love to travel.

Day Job:

Work on Medic 21 in downtown Elkhart.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family tradition and I like the work.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love to help people and make a difference and like to educate.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Money and training