Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

36

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Truro Township Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

36

My Training:

AAS in Fire Science; many classes at National Fire Academy; many classes at the Ohio Fire Academy

About Me:

Started as a volunteer in 1971 with Truro Township. Went fulltime in 1977 as firefighter/paramedic. In 1984 was promoted to Lieutenant, in 1995 promoted to Asst. Fire Chief and in 1996 Promoted to Fire Chief. Retired in October of 2007.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Started as a volunteer firefighter to help the community and for the friendship.