Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Sergeant

Years in Fire/EMS:

23

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

City of Callaway Fire Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

23

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

None.

My Training:

I have completed the A.S. Fire Science degree program at G.C.C.C. Magna Cum Laude, I hold 6 Florida Fire College Cert.s (Min. Stds, F.O.1 & 2, Instructor 1, Fire Inspector 1, Fire Investigator 1) I hold 4 Pro. Board Cert.s ( F.O. 2, Inspector 2, Instructor 1, Plans Examiner 1). I have extensive wildland/Urban Interface F/F training. I have completed ICS 100,200,300, 400, 700 training. I hold N.R.E.M.T. baisic and Florida E.M.T. certs. I am a certified Haz-Mat awareness level trainer. I have taken several Homeland Security classes. I am working on my Bachelor's degree in Public Safety Administration through St.Petersburg College.

About Me:

I love being a firefighter, and all that comes with it. I love helping people, I think it might even be in my DNA. I serve as a volunteer Assistant Pastor and Worship Leader at a non-Denominational Church in P.C. I also love flying, and plan to have my pilots license in the nearer future.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I have always known that I would have a job that helps people! God has put a genuine love of people in my heart, and I am driven to help them in any way I can.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Firefighter Safety in an increasingly unsafe world, and fire environments. P.P.E. development and upgrades. Better training techniques.