Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer, Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Redwood City Fire Department, CA

Years With Department/Agency

20

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.redwoodcity.org/fire/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

spent 10 years working on an ambulance

My Training:

Fire officer Certificated, Level 2 fire instructor, Water and swift water rescue instructor, HazMat technician, Certified strike team leader, Calif. Life time fire service teaching credential.

About Me:

I'm 54, married with 4 grown kids. now living in AZ.

Day Job:

Enjoying Retirement

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Started in the EMS field working no an ambulance and it was a rewarding feeling knowing you are helping people in need, then moved into the fire service.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Wanted to help people in need

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Budget issues