Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Battalion Chief / Division Chief, Training Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

33

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Grady County Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

4

Dept. Web Site:

http://gcrms@swbell.net

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Ninnekah Fire Department in Oklahoma
Rush Springs Fire Department in Oklahoma
Grady County Fire Department in Oklahoma

My Training:

Fire Fighter Level 2
Fire Service Level 2 Instructor
Arson Level 4 Investigator
Fire Officer Level 3
To many to list

About Me:

Served as a Firefighter for 2 years
Served as a Fire Chief for 22 years
Served as a Chief Training Officer for 9 years

Day Job:

Owner of a Company that sale safety supply and repair fire vehicle

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

We had no Fire Department

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Of the help that it give to other and the joy I have when I have defeted death and destruction

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training, Funding, and manpower