Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Other Senior Command Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

8

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Southern Marin Fire Protection District

Years With Department/Agency

8

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.smfd.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

current: Sausalito Police Department

My Training:

BA, M.Div., and DD degrees, specialized certification training as critical incident and trauma responder.

About Me:

39 years as Presbyterian Minister, university chaplain, published author. Married to psychotherapist, son in private business, daughter is deputy sheriff, step-sons (1) police academy ('08), (2) working on fire science degree ('08). 4 grandchildren

Day Job:

Senior minister, Westminster Presbyterian, Tiburon, Ca

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

to serve as chaplain

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Firefighters are down to earth, good, solid folk

Top Issues Facing Responders:

stress, trauma, family issues, personal growth