Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

22

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Joseph Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

19

My Training:

Oregon EMT-I, Firefighter-II Pumper Operator, Apparatus Operator

About Me:

Third generation Joseph Firefighter

Day Job:

I own a home medical equipment company

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It's a personality disorder, I have come to believe. :)
A desire to help other people.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I feel a great level of pride in knowing that I help make a difference in my community.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Like most things publicly funded, money troubles and in our very small rural area the lack of manpower is always an issue