Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

21

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Chesapeake (Virginia) Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

19

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/fire

Web Site:

http://www.suffolk.va.us

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Virginia Task Force 2 (USAR VA TF-2)

My Training:

Firefighter, National Registry Paramedic,
Officer II
Instructor I
Collapse & Heavy Rescue

About Me:

Scoutmaster of local BSA Troop. Have 2 sons in troop, one is an Eagle Scout. Have 2 daughters and 2 grandsons. Happily married. Love camping,hiking, and boating.

Day Job:

Firefighter/Paramedic Chesapeake Fire Department

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Best damn job in the world!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It's what I do!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

manpower & staffing, safety (wear your seatbelt for Gods sake!), pay compression.