Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

22

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Chickasha Fire/EMS

Years With Department/Agency

20

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Grady County Fire Department

My Training:

Firefighter II
HazMat Tech
AAS in Emergency Medical Technology
Paramedic

About Me:

I retired as Fire Chief after 20 years, 1 month, and 7 days with the Chickasha Fire/EMS department. I was with the Pocasset Company of the Grady County Fire Department for 2 years prior to joining CFD.

Day Job:

RN in local ED

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I greatly respected and admired those in the emergency services. I felt I could be an asset to my local department and wanted to help make it the best department in the state.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Relationships with other fire/EMS brothers/sisters, seeing what I do make a difference

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety and funding
Instant Gratification
"Me" generation