Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter, Driver / Engineer, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

6 yrs

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

West Fargo Fire Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

4yrs.

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Grafton Volunteer Fire Dept

My Training:

cpr, first aid, extrication, haz mat ops, FF I and FF II, ice water rescue, flammable liquids in elko NV, RIT, thermal imaging....

About Me:

im a 28 yr old male, with a beautiful wife, and 2 awesome daughters. i live in west fargo ND, been with wffd for 4 yrs. i previously lived in grafton ND, in which i was on the gvfd for 2 yrs. my dad was firechief in grafton for 5 yrs and was a 19yr member, and 1 yr as state fire marshal for ND. my uncle aslo served as a firefighter for Manvel fire/rescue, my 2 grandfathers and great grandfather also served on the grafton fire dept also, along with my dad's uncle and cousin.....long line of tradition!

Day Job:

Cargill Inc.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family Tradition!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

adrenaline, risk/reward, helping people, love to volunteer!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Money, Staffing, alarm calls!