Type of Organization

Military/Federal Response Agency

Job Function

Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

32

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Miramar Fire Dept

Years With Department/Agency

3.5

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

North County (Fallrook) Fire, Past President Fire Prevention Officiers Assocation of San Diego, former Safety Officier for the San Diego Burn Institute's Burn Run/Fire Expo

My Training:

FF 1, FF 2, EMT, WMD, Arson Investigation, Fire Cause and Origin

About Me:

Started as a Reserve FF at Fallbrook (CA) Fire, worked there as a paid call FF/EMT, 1987 was hired at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Fire Department. 1996 moved into the Prevention Office as a Fire Protection/Prevention Officier, then got into investigations. In 2003 got hired at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Fire Department as Fire Protection/Prevention/Arson Investigator. Retired in 2007.

Day Job:

I now volunteer three days a week at the VA Clinic in Oceaside.

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I loved the fire service, hated to leave. The fire service was the best job I have had.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love helping people.