Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Law Enforcement

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

25 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

westwood kentucky

Years With Department/Agency

25

Web Site:

http://Boyd County Sheriff.com

My Training:

Ifsac Certified Firefighter I and II
Kentucky Certified EMT-B
Kentucky Certified Fire Instructor with State Fire Rescue Training Area 10
Kentucky Certified Police Officer
CPR and First Aid Instructor

About Me:

I have been around the fire service all my life and have been a Deputy Sheriff for the last eleven years. I have been an Instructor in the fire Service for the last Sixteen Years. I still learn at every class and every fire I am at and will continue until I stop serving

Day Job:

Deputy Sheriff

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My father, mother, and the rest of my family were involved in the fire department and it was just what I was taught to do and what was needed.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Making a small difference in a situation that is out of control

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training
Lack of quality Volunteers
Lack of funding for mandated issues
Liability