Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

21

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Whiteville Fire Depaertment

Years With Department/Agency

18

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Bolton vol. fire department
Eglin A.F.B. Fire department (4 years)

My Training:

N.C. Level II firefighter
Haz-Mat Ops
Ariel Operator
Driver/Operator
Misc. Training

About Me:

Im 39 years old married since 1997 with 1 little girl. I started the fire service when i was 17 as a vol. I joined the Air Force at 18 and served as a firefighter for 4 years. I joined Whiteville fire in 1991 as a engineer and was promoted to captain in 2002. I Love being able to arrive at complete chaos and with the help of some very talented firefighters bring it under control (what a rush).

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It's always been in my "blood" When i was little i told everyone that i was gonna be a firefighter and look at me now!!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love helping people in trouble!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Budget cuts and layoffs!!!! Where is our help Mr. President? Are we not as important as those big CEO's that are still getting bonus'?