Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Other Senior Command Staff, Training Officer, Captain, First Responder, Fire Buff / Fire Enthusiast, Administrative Staff / Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

45

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

St. Joseph Township - Station #2

Years With Department/Agency

29

Dept. Web Site:

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Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Washington Engine #2 - Croton, NY
St. Joseph City FD (Chief/retired)
Bridgman Fd
Lake Twp FD

My Training:

Firefighter I & II, Fire Officer III, Instructor - FFI & II/Haz Mat Awareness & Operations/Driver Training/Company Officer/Strategy & Tactics/Leadership I, II, & III/Health & Safety Officer/NIMS: ICS for the Fire Service

About Me:

I retired from the St. Joseph FD in 1987. I am a fire buff as well as an apparatus buff.

Day Job:

Career Tech Teacher - FireFighter I & II

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I am from a firefighting family and wished to continue the tradition

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The feeling of fullfillment

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety & Education