Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief, EMT - Basic, Fire Buff / Fire Enthusiast, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

28 years Chief for 14 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

East Side VFD

Years With Department/Agency

28

My Training:

Fire/EMS/Confined Space/Industrial

About Me:

Single, I love to hunt and fish. I am a history fanatic and collect anything related to Fire and Militaria. Have an 11-year-old daughter that means the world to me. I am also a certified BEACH BUMB and the Grand Strand of South Carolina is my Home away from Home.

Day Job:

Quality Process Tech with a major tire company. (Aircraft tires)

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

A good friend was killed in a house fire when I was in 7th grade.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love helping my community

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing, Excessive Goverment/NFPA regulations, Bloodbourn desease