What State do you live in?

Canada

Type of Organization

Paid Fire Department

Job Function

Battalion Chief/District Chief/Shift Commander

Years in Fire/EMS:

37 plus

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Central York Fire Services

Years With Department/Agency

37 plus

Dept. Web Site:

http://cyfs.ca

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Involved in executive positions for the mutual aid association and the training officers association.

My Training:

Ontario Fire College Fire Protection Technology
Countless courses in a wide array of topics

About Me:

3rd generation firefighter; my grandfather started in 1924 & retired in 1973 with rank of Deputy Chief; my father started in 1951 & retired in 1985 with rank of Deputy Chief; I started in 1977 & retired in 2015 with rank of Division Chief; I love sharing my knowledge

Day Job:

Retired but still involved in a supporting role

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Everyday presents unforeseen challenges; never seem to be a boring "job"

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping those in need

Top Issues Facing Responders:

A legal society expecting perfection from its front line emergency responders