Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

23years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Eureka Fire Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

3

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

County Line Fire Department
GVW Fire Department

My Training:

1111 Orientation To The Fire service/ 1121 Basic Firefighter/ 1131 Structural Firefighting/ 1152 Fundamentals of Basic Interior/ 3330 Basic Auto Extrication/ 1139 Rescuing the Rescuer/ 1136 Flammable Liquids and Gas/ 1140 Rapid Intervention Crew/ 2722 Hazard Material Operations/Open water diver certified/ IS-00100 Intro. to the Incident Command Sys./ IS-00200 ICS for Single Resources &Initial Action Incidents/ Firefighter Safety: Calling the Mayday

About Me:

I am a 36 year old father of 3 boys. I have been married for 12 years and love what I do.

Day Job:

Heavy equipment mechanic

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help other people and try to make a difference

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It gives me oppertunity to help people

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Traffic hazards, lack of support by local goverment for small departments, budget cuts