Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

48+/ was EMT-A 8yrs

Years With Department/Agency

48 yrs 10 mo

My Training:

Md. Fire FighterIII(1989), Variuos classes basic thru. fire officer, USAF ECI Aircraft/structural Firefighting, De. State Fire School courses.

About Me:

Besides firefighting have held elected offices in Chestertown Vol. Fire Co.,Inc.;: Assist. Finacial Sec, Secretary, Vice Pres., Assist.Treasurer,Board of Directors. Fireline; Capt., Assist. Chief Now let the younger personnel fight fires and I'll handle Air Cascade (station and mobile)

Day Job:

RETIRED, Previously worked for St.of Md. Dept. Assessments & Taxation as Assessor III R.P. (31 yrs)

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

to serve my community and fellow man.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I feel I'm helping my fellow man

Top Issues Facing Responders:

manpower, being able to respond through traffic, keeping current new tech. and building construction, funding and being able to attend the ever lengthening training classes