Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Combination

Job Function

Training Officer, Safety Officer, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

16 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Hartwell Fire

Years With Department/Agency

16 years

Web Site:

http://www.hartcountyga.gov

My Training:

NPQ FF I, NREMT-P, NPQ FIRE INSTRUCTOR II, NPQ HAZ- MAT OPS

About Me:

I’m a third generation firefighter within my community. I have been around firefighting all of my life. I have more than 15 years of service to the City of Hartwell fire Department and 4 years service to Hart County Fire. I have 10 years experience as an EMT-I and 7 years as a paramedic. I am well trained in all areas of the fire service as well as emergency medical care. I have instructed numerous of Structural Fire Control classes on site at the Fire Academy in Forsyth as well as Regional Burn buildings in Washington and Clarkesville Georgia. I have instructed in the live fire evolution of the Pressurized Container classes at the Fire Academy. I have instructed numerous structural fire control classes at the Hart County Fire burn facility.

Day Job:

Facilities Engineer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I am a third generation firefighter. My father and Grandfather helped to start the County Fire Department. I have been around the fire service all my life.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

ALWAYS SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Top Issues Facing Responders:

TRAINING AND SAFETY !!!!!!!!