WCFPD2003

50, Male

Herrin, IL

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function: Battalion Chief / Division Chief
Years in Fire/EMS:: 21
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Williamson County Fire Prot. Dist.
Years With Department/Agency: 2/2011=5 years
Dept. Web Site:: http://wcfpd.net
Web Site:: http://jacksoncountyema.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: City of Murphysboro FD (4 years)
DeSoto Twp. Fire Prot. Dist. (14 years)
My Training:: Firefighter II, Firefighter III, Fire Officer I, Fire Service Vehicle Operator Trainer, Instructor I, Instructor II, Hazmat Ops, ARFF, Tech Rescue Awareness, Vehicle Machinery Operations
About Me:: I love my family and friends! Family and friends are the foundation of life. I am pretty easy going and get along with just about anybody. I take great pride in being a firefighter. I love teaching and try to teach people not only the course...but what not to do by learning from their own and other peoples mistakes and experiences.
Day Job:: Jackson County EMA
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: It's in the blood! I couldn't wait until the next FD meeting after I turned 14 to become a junior member.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Driving issues. Please get familiar with Traffic Incident Management & also drivers training.