Type of Organization

Emergency Management

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

32 years emergency services

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Sarasota, FL FD/ Scott County, KY EMA/ OHS

Years With Department/Agency

22

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.scottema.com

Web Site:

http://kccrb.ky.gov/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Sarasota Fire Department (Now Sarasota County Fire Department)

My Training:

Firefighter, Paramedic, Crisis counseling, Haz-Mat, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement

About Me:

Christian, Family oriented, loves music, plays guitar, sings

Day Job:

Emergency Management/ Homeland Security Director

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/JLDonovan

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Loved it, tradition, pride

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Loved it, tradition, pride

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing, economy