Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Other Senior Command Staff, Training Officer, Captain, EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

16

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cortez Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

15

My Training:

FF1. Instructor 1, EMT-B, Ice Rescue Instructor, High Angle Tech-1, Swift Water Tech 2, Confined Space Tech

About Me:

Training i my passion, any thing I can learn I am all for it, I also love passing on what I have learned and enjoy sharing past experances

Day Job:

Construction Superintendent

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

When I was only 16 I started one of the areas largest fires at the time. The firefighters impressed me and I wanted to be a part of that. 15 years later I jumped in

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The challange every day

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recrutement and retention of quality personell