Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer, Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

16

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Kersley Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

11

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Salmon Valley Volunteer FIre Department

My Training:

Ice Rescue, Water Rescue, EMS, FF stuff, ICS, and all the books I can get my hands on.

About Me:

I like challenges. Teaching FF's is a real challenge. I like to get a project and go with it. I can do anything if I am stubborn enough! Just ask my wife.

Day Job:

Truck Driver

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I started hanging out at the firehall when I was 15 because firefighting is cool! And my Dad, his friends, and my old scout master were firefighters

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I get to work beside courage and loyalty. They are my friends.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The public is not getting any smarter. The funding is not getting any larger. The powers that be are still more interested in making money than keeping the average Joe and Jane alive.