Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

30

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Maryville, TN

Years With Department/Agency

25

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.maryvillegov.com/education/components/scrapbook/default....

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

City of Alcoa Fire Department, Tennessee

My Training:

FF I, II, and III, Instructor I, Fire Officer I and II, EMT, Haz Mat Tech., CFO.

About Me:

I have been involved in emergency services for approximately 30 years and have enjoyed every second. I am now the Deputy Chief of my department and have completed an Associates Degree in Fire Protection and a Bachelors Degree in Organization Management. I am in my final year of the EFO Program at the National Fire Academy. I enjoy training and networking with my peers. I have made many life long friends across this nation.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Wanted to do something that would help my community and also have a career that was interesting and different everyday.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping my community

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Budgets