Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Battalion Chief / Division Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Hickory Tavern FD

Years With Department/Agency

19

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.hickorytavernfire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Wattsville FD, Sandy Springs VFD

My Training:

NREMT-P, FF2, Swiftwater 2, Farmedic, ASHI and AHA Instructor, Rope Rescue and Extrication Classes

About Me:

40yo male, married with 2 daughters, I Duck hunt and am addicted to it.

Day Job:

Paramedic

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was new in town and bored. It sounded like fun and I joined a VFD in Laurens County, SC.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I am community oriented and get to help the people that have helped me over the years.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Money and morale.