Marshal1

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Fire/Rescue Department - Combination
Job Function: Assistant or Deputy Chief, Fire / Arson Investigator
Years in Fire/EMS:: 43
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Fire District 16 Snohomish County, Lake Roesiger
Years With Department/Agency: 6
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Snohomish County Fire District 1
Everett Community College Fire Science Program
My Training:: Started as a volunteer, worked for the military as a civilian, US Army medivac, paid firefighter for 30 years, disability retirement as deputy chief (fire marshal), 6 surgeries after building collapse, currently volunteer and wildland
About Me:: Fire Investigator for 30 years. Worked with atf, arson taskforce. Member of the FOOLS, and active teaching firefighting,and various subjects.
Day Job:: live fire, collect t shirts for being there
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I could get out of high school classes to fight fire!
Why I Love Fire/EMS: seeing my students get hired and out living my friends.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: SAFETY,SAFETY...need to live by Gordy Graham and not repeat the diasters of the past.