Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Battalion Chief / Division Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

29 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Sunrise Beach, Mo

Years With Department/Agency

17 years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Misssouri Department of Conservation Forestry Firefighter- 18 years
Gravois Volunteer Fire Department-3 years
Climax Springs Volunteer Fire Department-7 years
Camdenton City Fire Department Volunteer Captain- 2years
Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District- present
Assistant Fire Marshall/Battalion Chief

My Training:

Firefighter I & II
EMT
Fire Investigator
Fire Instructor

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Since being a little boy I have admired the fire service and my dreams came true when I was accepted into the brotherhood....I can not imagine not being in the fire service.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Being able to be there for the community

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Public relations and staying in the public eye because the public doesn't see that we not only fight fires we do EMS and public education.