Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Combination

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

38

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Calistoga CA

Years With Department/Agency

8

Dept. Web Site:

http://ci.calistoga.ca.us/fire

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

All CA agencies
Claremont FD
Chino FD
Upland FD
Foothill FPD
CSA 38 Pinion Hills FD
Crescent FPD
Suisun City FD
Sutter Co. FD
Calistoga FD

My Training:

Lots and Lots

About Me:

My people always came first.
Brought in a lot of new equipment, ideas, training and safety

Day Job:

City Councilmember

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

As long as anyone can remember I wanted to be a fireman, unfortunately I became a chief, and am now retired and on the City Council. The City Managers worst nightmare!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Getting the best people into the right positions