Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

27

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Pikeville Fire Rescue EMS

Years With Department/Agency

22

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Coordinator for Search and Rescue for Pike County Emergency Management,Area 9 Haz-Mat technician/instructor

My Training:

various fire service fields also confined space technician,rope rescue technician,and fire service instructor for KCTCS/SFRT

About Me:

27 years as a volley and turned paid when a job on the local f.d. opened up.I worked my way up through the ranks.

Day Job:

a what? Does fishing count?

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I started off as a volunteer and loved the work..always something new.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

once its in your blood it stays .

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of new members comeing into the business