Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

51

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Columbia Fire & Rescue, SC

Years With Department/Agency

13

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.columbiasc.net/fire

Web Site:

http://www.scfirechiefs.com/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Chief of Department - Albany, GA - 5 Years
State Fire Marshal - State of North Dakota 4 Years
Fire Chief - American Cyanamid Corp - 2.5 years
Battalion Chief - Blue Hills FD, CT - 8 years
Fire Lieutenant - Hartford Ct FD - 12 Years

My Training:

A.A.S. in Physics (Fire Science) 1978 Charter College
FF I & II Proboard CT,

About Me:

My life is the fire service

Day Job:

Retired

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Always wanted to be a firefighter. I thought it was a noble profession

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Adequate staffing/equipment for response due to economy.
Health
Terrorism
The younger generation