Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

6

Dept. Web Site:

http://southernmanateefd.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Suncoast Karate Dojo
MTI Fire Academy

My Training:

30 years Shuri-Ryu Karate-do

Day Job:

Fire Academy Instructor / Martial Arts Instructor

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted a vocation that would allow me to apply my Martial Art pronciples...

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The Heat....I'm in Florida

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Maintaining the traditional values while transitioning to the 21st. century...