Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Fire Marshal

Years in Fire/EMS:

19

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Citrus County Fire Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

8

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.bocc.citrus.fl.us/firerescue/fire_rescue.htm

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Valparaiso Voulnteer Fire Department, Crestview Fire Rescue, United Fire Protection District

My Training:

To many to list

About Me:

Have put in 19 years of service starting as a volunteer and working my way up. Currently working in the local fire marshal's office and love it. Prevention is the key and Educating the public and businesses are my primary goal. Hobbies include my family, mortorcycle riding, paintball, fishing, camping, and shooting range.

Day Job:

Fire Inspector II

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Great website and informational articles and training.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Excellent publication

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Learning that prevention is the best asset any organization can invest in. Get over the hero attitude and think safety safety safety!! If there is no one inside back up and protect your crews and the public never risk your life for a building.