Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

24

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Lewisville Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

21

Dept. Web Site:

http://cityoflewisville.com

Web Site:

http://pilotpointfire.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Lewisville Vol. Fire Department (absorbed by LFD)
Pilot Point Vol. Fire Department (first time 2 years)
Highland Village Fire Department (was there 5 years)

My Training:

Firefighter, Paramedic, Fire Instructor, Officer I, Fire Officer Supervisor

About Me:

I am a career firefighter that started as a volunteer, got hired in '88, have worked part time in another small department, volunteered at my home town department and now I am a part time paid Division Chief of Operations.

Day Job:

Firefighter / Paramedic

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Childhood dream

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It allows me to test myself, both mentally and physically, do something worthwile, and the obligatory "help others"

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety / training.....for career FF's pay and security