Avery Dale

42, Male

Verbena

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Fire Chief / Chief of Department
Years in Fire/EMS:
All my life.
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Verbena Volunteer Fire & Rescue. Verbena, Alabama
Years With Department/Agency
14
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Enterprise Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Chilton County Sheriff's Office Reserve Unit, Chilton County Sheriff's Office Dive Team, CARE Ambulance Service, Chilton County E-911.
My Training:
First Responder - 1996
EVOC Ambulance - 2002
Certified Volunteer Firefighter - 2003
Open Water Diver - 2004
EMT Basic - 2009
Extrication
Farm Rescue
Water Rescue
About Me:
I have been involved in Emergency Services my entire life due to my father being a Paramedic since I was born, whether it was with the volunteer fire department or on the ambulance with my dad. He was the County EMS Training Officer so I spent the first part of my life as a live practice dummy. I officially joined the Verbena Volunteer Fire & Rescue as a Cadet in 1996 at age 13 & currently hold the position of Fire Chief. I am also a firefighter/EMT with the East Chilton Volunteer Fire & Rescue, EMT with CARE Ambulance & a 911 Dispatcher for my home county.

My Timeline at Verbena Fire & Rescue...
Cadet - 1996 to 2001
Firefighter - 2001 to 2004 (#1636)
Rescue Captain - 2004 to 2006 (#1606)
Assistant Rescue Chief - 2006 to 2008 (#1652)
Rescue Chief - 2008 to 2009 (#1604)
Fire Chief - 2009 (#1601)
Day Job:
E-911 Dispatcher / EMT with CARE Ambulance
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://Myspace
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
My dad has been a Paramedic since I was two years old & an EMT since I was born. He has always been active with the local volunteer fire department and emergency services. I fell in love with it and been doing it all my life.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The thrill of the action. I love being in situations where I have to think and strategise
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Inadequite funding for volunteer units, community envolvment.

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  • Zach Pfeifer

    My station number is 16 too

    Jun 5, 2010

  • Roy Luther

    Thanks for adding me Chief!!!!!!!

    Aug 7, 2010

  • eric hall

    Thanks for the add Chief!

    Sep 6, 2010