Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Lieutenant, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), 911 Operator/Dispatcher

Years in Fire/EMS:

29

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Irving Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

22

Dept. Web Site:

http://cityofirving.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Rosehill Volunteer Fire Dept. 1979-1986

My Training:

Paramedic, Advanced Firefighter, Instructor I

About Me:

26 years old with 25 years experience. Married to a wonderful wife Kathy for 16+ years, 3 kids. Nick, 28 years old, owns his own transmission shop; Heather, 25 years old, Wildlife Biologist with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service; Adam, 15 years old, soon to be a Sophmore in High School.

Day Job:

Lt. in Fire Communications

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was with a volunteer department near Houston. I lost my regular full-time job due to th eeconomy in 1986. Needed stable employment. Was a good decision.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Brotherhood

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of good retiree benefits. Insurance will be sucking our pension checks dry.
Also need 4 man staffing minimum on every piece of fire equipment.