Jeff Wright

Male

West Point, KY

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Fire Chief / Chief of Department
Years in Fire/EMS:: 37 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: West Point Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: 35
My Training:: 400 hour Kentucky Cert. Firefighter
Class 1 Kentucky Cert. Fire Service Instr.
NFPA 1403 Cert. Live Burn Instr.
American Red Cross Emergency Responder
About Me:: President of Fire & Iron Motorcycle Club for Firefighters Station
33KY3 Fort Knox Area. Past Master Barker Lodge # 129 F&AM with 29 years.Serve the West Point Ind School Dist as a elected member of the school board.
Day Job:: Univ.of Louisville Print and Design Department, Bindery Operator 2
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: My father joined the department in 1947, he was appointed Chief in 1956 the year before I was born. I grew up at the fire station and attended many meeting and training with Dad, so it was just something that I knew I wanted to do. And it's just a way to help out others when they need it. Today I'm Chief and wear the badge that my mother bought for Dad with pride.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Being a member of a group that helps others and all we ask for is a Thank You
Top Issues Facing Responders:: We are killing ourself , Safety is the main issue with me and also the smaller numbers of people wanting to become member of a department.

shannon wiseley

thats to bad for ricky sad to hear that. sounds like you are alittle busy. well i might be getting out of the army really soon and im tryin to get on killeen fire right now. if you know of any job openings up there please let me know and my phone number is 254 413 1667. i got remarried and have a son on the way lol so i have been busy my self. if i dont get out im goin back to iraq in may. well please call or email good to hear from u. be safe

Oct 15, 2010
John Lord

Thank you. Do you kno a name or have a number.

Mar 2, 2011