What State do you live in?

RI

Type of Organization

Paid Fire Department

Job Function

Battalion Chief/District Chief/Shift Commander, Company Officer (Captain/Lt/Supervisor), Firefighter/Paramedic, Training Officer/Training Chief/Instructor, First Repsonder

Years in Fire/EMS:

29

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

North Providence Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

29 years. 13 years on a Ladder Company, 11 on an Engine Company as a Lieutenant. 4 years on Engine Company as Captain. Currently, Battalion Chief / Operations Chief in the 1st Battalion

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.Local2334.com

My Training:

Trench Rescue, Confined space, High Rise rope, Fire Service Instructor (RI. Fire Academy), Rescue diver, Haz-mat tech, Safety officer.

About Me:

Im 50 years old, with two sons Big sports fan, Red Sox, Bruins, and Patriots. I also enjoy the gym and camping, shooting and fishing.

Day Job:

taking care of my sons on my days off.

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Love, the excitement , and making a difference

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Buildings are more "buttoned up" these days, companies are arriving during the flashover stages.