Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Battalion Chief / Division Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

22

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Jasper County Tri-Community VFD

Years With Department/Agency

4

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Retired from the Navy in Oct '08. Spent entire career as an Engineer in Repair 5 and on the flying squad. For those not familiar with the Navy, Repair 5 is responsible for fires and damage control in the engine room. The flying squad is responsible for the immediate response to fires or damage occurring outside of a combat situation. For those in TX, I'm also the Certification Coordinator for the Dept.

My Training:

Many Navy shipboard firefighting classes, BS in Fire Science, Instructor I, TX SFFMA FFI Basic, TX SFFMA Wildland, HAZMAT OPS.

Day Job:

Stationary Engineer @ Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Firefighter in the Navy and now that I'm retired, wanted to serve the community.