Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

29

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

dublin/san ramon

Years With Department/Agency

19 consolidated w/alameda county fire

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

ALAMEDA/CONTRA COST COUNTY ARSON INVESTIGATION TEAM.
NORCAL FIRE PREV OFFICERS ASSN.
UCSF Environmental Health and Safety: Fire Marshal; HAZMAT Spill Response, storage, construction and plan review High Rise H-7 @H-8 UFC Chap 88 enforcement Fire Protection Systems and Equipment

My Training:

A.A. FIRE SCIENCE 1973
B.A. FIRE DEPT. ADMIN 1977
N.F.P.A. FIRE PROT SYS
I.C.B.O. CERT BLDG INSP.
INTERNSHIP Tuolumne County Bldg. Dept.

About Me:

I have spent over 30 years of my life dedicated directly and indirectly to the practice of Fire and Life Saftey. I entered disability retirement from First Responder and subsequently became a Fire Marshal, Insurance Safety Engineer and ultimately a Consultant to Architects and Engineers relating to construction and control of hazardous chemicals in Medical Research Laboratories in CA, TN and NY.

Day Job:

Retired and loving every minute.

Relationship Status:

Widowed

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

in 1963, a newlywed, i purchased a home in the fledgling area of Dublin, CA. I was asked to be a volunteer fireman and after 8 months, I became the first paid firefighter in Dublin/San Ramon.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It provided the opportunity to Serve the Public in an atmosphere that allowed me to grow into my full potential.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Illness and Injury. Overwhelming regulations on equipment and person protection gear hampers mobility.