Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

35

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Chaplain (30 yr. Retired Fire Captain)

Years With Department/Agency

3

Dept. Web Site:

http://safpd.org

Web Site:

http://safpd.org

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I HAD 3 BROTHERS IN THE FIRE SERVICE IN 1969-70. I WAS A POLICE OFFICER AND THEY TRIED TO TALK ME INTO JOINING THE VOLUNTEER SECTION OF OUR FIRE DEPT. I TOLD THEM THEY WERE NUTS; I WOULD RATHER HAVE A GUN THAN A FIRE HOSE. WELL I FINALLY MADE A COUPLE OF MEETINGS, JOIND THE VOLUNTEERS, AND IN 1972 I JOINED THE PAID RANKS. NONE OF THEM HAVE BEEN IN THE FIRE SERVICE SINCE 1973? I'LL NEVER REGREETE IT.