Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

President / Administrator / Commissioner, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

43

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cut-N-Shoot, Texas

Years With Department/Agency

4

Dept. Web Site:

http://cnsvfdinc.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Started with the Detroit Fire Department in 1965, retired with a duty connected disability in 1977.....have served on volunteer Fire Departments in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and now in Texas. Earned a Bachelor of Theology in 94, a Master of Arts in Christian Psychology in 95, became Ordained and a Fire Chaplain. Belong to Fire Fighter Ministries out of Houston and also to the Federation of Fire Chaplains

My Training:

Besides all my earlier training, acquired knowledge and skills. I am CISM Critical Incident Stress Management) Trained, also teach it and respond to critical incidences. Do counselling of members affected by critical incidents as well as their families and co-workers. Also as an Ordained Minister. I officiate at weddings and funerals etc.

Day Job:

Retired Fire Fighter

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My Father and other relatives were involved and I grew up wanting to serve

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Having a significant impact on the lives of others

Top Issues Facing Responders:

1. Safety of Fire Fighters 2. Training and Education and the costs associated with that training especially for the Volunteer Service. 3. The Recruitment and Retention of Fire Fighters of which 75% are Volunteers