Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Military/Federal Response Agency

Job Function

Captain, EMT - Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

13

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Ft. Hood Fire Dept

Years With Department/Agency

13 years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Gatesville Vol . Fire Dept - 10 years
Went through the ranks .Attained Training Chief ; Before i decided to retire from this wonderful department.

My Training:

Fire Officer II , Haz-Mat Tech , NR -EMT , Fire Instructor II , Air -Crash Rescue , etc

About Me:

47 year old male with 11 grandkids.
Raise big horn sheep as a hobby.
I love to fish ; mostly catfish ; not good at it ; but its fun.

Day Job:

N / A

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.smokechaser_fd31@ yahoo.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Got out of college ; joined the volunteers ; for 10 years ; decided wow i like this. So I started applying ; and before you know it ; HERE i am ; a paid firefighter. Love every minute of it ; Thank the lord ;It was a true blessing !!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Best job ever ! Hands Down

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Bio -Terrorism continues to be a issue.
Meth -Labs
Chemical Warfare
Infectious Diseases