Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

37

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

San Jose Fire Dept

Years With Department/Agency

28 with San Jose, 7 with Watsonville, FD

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Instructor for the IAFF for over 20 years

My Training:

OSHA outreach instructor

Day Job:

Currently not working

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Because it gave me an opportunity to make a difference in peoples lives everyday.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Manpower cuts, Pension destruction, labor rights.