Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

27

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Hattiesburg Fire and Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

22

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Mississippi Air Guard Crash Rescue

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Thrill seeker

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I still love the Excitement, you never know what the day will bring

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Proper manning. The retention of young firefighters is tough, especially here in Hattiesburg. The biggest problem is the Low pay. We are also having a problem with attracting young people to this service. Once again low pay is our main problem