Type of Organization

Military/Federal Response Agency

Job Function

Battalion Chief / Division Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

30

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Mayport Fire and Emergency Services

Years With Department/Agency

30

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

USAF, Laughlin AFB (81-83); RAF Fairford (83-85)
NTC Orlando Fire Rescue, (Base Closed 1998)

My Training:

Fire Officer IV, Fire Instructor II, Inspector II, Fire Investigator, Hazmat T-t-T, The first Hazmat Branch Officer in the Navy Fire and Emergency Services

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

What little boy doesn't want to be a firefighter?

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It's the best profession on Earth.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Manning, Manning, Manning (and I don't mean Peyton, Eli and Archie)