Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Hazardous Materials Team Member, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff, 911 Operator/Dispatcher

Years in Fire/EMS:

21

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Hiawatha Fire & Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

2

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Johnson & Linn County Haz Mat teams.
IA1 Federal DMAT
Lifeguard Air Ambulance
Area Ambulance & Cedar Rapids CMED
Kirkwood EMS Education
Coralville Fire & Rescue
Keokuk Emergency Corps & River Rescue
Lee County Ambulance

My Training:

21 yrs in public safety. EMS, Fire, Haz Mat, Rescue & EMA.
Associates Degree.

Day Job:

EMA Director

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Wanted the excitement.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The excitment. Being able to help people and make a difference

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding