Hometown:

Marion Center

Years in Fire/EMS:

34

Relationship Status:

Married

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Fire/ Rescue Department - Volunteer

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Primary Rank/Role

Training Officer

Additional Ranks/Roles

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Fire Buff / Fire Enthusiast, Driver / Engineer

Years With Department/Agency

5

Dept. Web Site:

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Second Department (if appl.)

Fire/Rescue Dept. - Paid

2nd Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years With Second Department/Agency

25.5 yrs.

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Brooklyn Comm.V.F.C , Marley V.F.C., D.O.D. Dept. of the U.S. Air Force, Reynolds Store V.F.C., Frederick Co. Va. Dept. of Fire & Rescue, J.S. Firefighting School,
Creekside V.F.C.

My Training:

Old F/F III , now F/F II , EMT-B, Haz-mat Tech. Driver Operator, Fire Inst. I, II, III. Emergency Care Instructor, Agricultural Rescue Instructor. and the list goes on and on in some 34 years I've picked up alot of training, and every bit of it has been worthwhile.

About Me:

Retired after being critically injured on the job, missing the Dept. every single day. But all's not lost, now I get to see my wife and children and do family things with them. I also am foutunate to still be able to impart knowledge to fire and rescue providers, and help the local V.F.D. CAN"T FIGHT FIRE'S ANY MORE, But I can still get a good cup of coffee and chat with new friends at the local V.F.D.

Day Job:

What ever the wife needs done. Mr. Mom, Domestic Engineer.

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Well, It was a family thing, grandfathers, my father, uncles, you get the picture. And as my father said ' the worst thing I ever did was take that boy to the firehouse" when he was 2y/o since then he's there 24/7. I really enjoy the fire service and all it has to offer, but I also enjoy helping others when their not at their best or have befallen to some other calamity or disaster in their life. Yes, the fire service was in my blood. Thanks Dad.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It's my mistress, and I love helping others

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Terrorism, Bio- Terrorism, The Economy, Budget Cut's less broters and sisters on the job. ( Back to overtime and minimum manning) station Closures. Health and welfare issues. More intense Training in the future.