Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Benton Township Fire Department, Benton Harbor, Michigan

Years With Department/Agency

15

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.iaff1562.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

St. Joseph Township Station #1, volunteer

My Training:

MI FFI & FFII, FOI, FOII, FOIII

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.bentonchartertwp.org/Departments/FireDepartment/tabid/67...

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined a volunteer fire department, at the age of 18, to videotape their training and fires. I began training with them, and fell in love with the fire service.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the satisfaction I receive by helping others.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

keeping our people safe, and trying to advance the fire service into the 21st century.