What State do you live in?

MD

Type of Organization

Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function

Assistant Chief/Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

40

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Shaft Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

40

My Training:

FOIV, FFII, EMT-B, Rescue Tech, Collapse Tech, Trench Tech, Confined Space Tech, Instructor III, HazMat Tech, Aerial Operator, Pumps, & Evoc.

Day Job:

Chief 911 Joint Communication Division at Allegany County Department of Emergency Services

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Satisfaction of helping others

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The right thing to do.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training and Safety - they go hand in hand... We can always do better.