Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

32

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cowichan Bay

Years With Department/Agency

Four

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Langley Township Fire/Rescue
Beaverley Fire Department
Cumberland Fire Department

My Training:

Fire Fighter 2First responder 3, Auto X World Judge, Basic Fire Fighter Trainer, etc.

About Me:

I have been active in the fire service, in both the officer, fighter and EMS role though out my 32 years of service. I'm a member of TERC Canada and have judged Auto X in various counties through out the world.

Day Job:

Retired Utiliy Fleet Manager

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

For the excitment and challenge that making decisions in short time frames bring and helping people when they need help the most. This is not always the case but it happens enough to make it worth the effort.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It always challenges you no matter how long you've been in the game.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Keeping up to the changes and not getting hang up on being a Hero's it's over rated!