Type of Organization

Law Enforcement

Job Function

Training Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

None

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Saline County Sheriff's Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

2

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.salinecountysheriff.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Retired chief of police from the Marshall, Mo. PD (1983-2008) but now serving as a Saline County Sheriff's Reserve Deputy and Director of Training for the Saline County Criminal Justice Training Center (non-paid, volunteer positions).

My Training:

B.S. in legal justice; M.A. in Criminal Justice Administration; graduate of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Academy; and continuing education thereafter.

About Me:

I continue to serve the first responder and public safety community by providing continuing education training and training materials (lesson plans and PowerPoint presentations) to agencies and instructors so they can enhance their training systems.

Day Job:

Director of Training

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://salinecountyjusticetraining.ning.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I didn't but worked in a affiliated field - law enforcement.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Because of my high respect for the work they do.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

I would say budget concerns in the current economy, training, and turnover. If it's like in other first responder agencies, the Baby Boomers are retiring in great numbers. You need to have qualified, healthy people interested in fire service.