What State do you live in?

IN

Type of Organization

Part/Paid Fire Department

Job Function

Training Officer/Training Chief/Instructor

Years in Fire/EMS:

35+ (Started in 1979)

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Lake Station Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

5

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

ArcelorMittal Steel FD (Industrial Fire Lt), Burns Harbor, IN
IUPUI Fire Protection (Deputy Chief), Indianapolis, IN
Ross Township Fire Service (Special Servcices Chief), Merrillville, IN
Ainsworth-Deep River Fire Department (Training Officer), Hobart, IN
College Park Fire Department (Firefighter/EMT), College Park, MD
Greenbelt Fire Department (Firefighter/EMT), Greenbelt, MD

My Training:

Indiana State Certified: Firefighter II, EMT/Basic, Fire Officer II, Fire Inspector II, Fire Investigator I, Haz Mat Technication; Driver Operator -Pumper, -Aerial & -Mobile Water Supply; Fire Instructor II/III, Safety Officer, Rope Rescue Tech, Vehicle Machinery Rescue Tech, SAR Ground Search Tech, OSHA Confined Space Rescue Tech, and Licensed Professional Fire Protection Engineer (IN & IL)

About Me:

Enjoy training and learning new things and trying to be at the top of my skills. Really enjoy teaching others new techniques to make the job easier and safer, as well as improving on basic skills.

Day Job:

Safety & Industrial Hygiene Technician at area Steel Mill

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To make a difference in someone's life.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staying current with their training and technology. It is difficult to obtain the needed continuing education hours that is really needed for the fire service.