Daniel O Houghton

Male

Eagle Point, OR

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function: Chaplain
Years in Fire/EMS:: 22
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Jackson County Fire District 3
Years With Department/Agency: 0
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Bay City, OR, Wendell ID, Emergency Service Chaplains,Marion County Or, North Douglas Fire and EMS
My Training:: MDiv, Fire Chaplaincy, CISD, Suicice prevention,
About Me:: I have been a volunteer FF, EMT, and Chaplain for 20 years. Because of physical limitations I now serve only as chaplain. I have been married for 43 years with two children and two grandchildren.
Day Job:: Retired Pastor,
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Complete, unselfish service to others.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Marriage and family relationships suffer because of the nature of our work. For paid FF/EMTs it's long hours away from home and for volunteers it's leaving home without notice for an unknown time. Add to this the worries of those who wait and you have a recipe for stress.

sarah arledge

hi Daniel O Houghton welcome to ffn hope you like it here its a great place to be. have a great day stay safe take care

Oct 4, 2010