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Job Function: President / Administrator / Commissioner, First Responder, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff, Auxiliary/On Scene Support, Administrative Staff / Team Member, Other Emergency Services Staff, Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:: My family started with I was 2mos old. I'm over 65 now! Active in the '60s, and now in Defensible Space education and Brush Trucks.

My Training:: Firefighter 1 - University of Maryland
EMT - University of Maryland

About Me:: Just an old guy whose family started in the fire service when I was 2 weeks old, and I just can't seem to get it out of my system. Now retired, but not tired, we are into several organizations that are Fire related: www.BrushFireDefense.com, www.SDPPhotos.com (we used to provide EID services for three FDs), and www.ACTS1R.org (helping to train people in a new assistance service for 1st Responders). My wife was an EMT/EMT Trainer (CA & ID(. So yes, we may be "over the hill" and on the downward side picking up the pace, but we are still supporting America's Fire, Rescue & Law Enforcement agencies throughout the United States. Oh, by the way... Yes, we drive an old folks car (1988 Lincoln Town Car) but people love our other vehicle - 1988 Ford/Horton Ambulance! We like Ford Products & older vehicles and just couldn't resist this unit that we resurrected from destruction!

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I love to help people. Not into the Rah Rah aspect of Firefighting, but in trench type of service... and, to finding better ways to help people in need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Safety, Training, & Communication that works - we don't need radio systems that have a 1 or more second lag time in transmissions. Life can be gone in 1 second!

At 2:29am on May 26, 2009, josh sare said…: hey man, your the person i need to be talkin to. i currently live in hawaii, and am part of a dept thats part time. im tryin to get into full time status, federal or over in the treasure valley. i went to boise state but moved back to hawaii after gettin married.. i was just in boise last week and talked to some friends and a buddy of mine that got into the dept down town, but he said like everyone else there is a freeze on hiring due to the economy.. if you have any advice on proboard cert schools or any of a sort my num in hawaii is 808 966 6214 thanks

At 11:22pm on January 31, 2009, Chris Davenport said…: Treasure valley? Can you be more specific? I think I recognize trucks and photos....

At 9:48pm on September 17, 2008, Bob Kolva said…: Newman Lake is about dead center between Spokane and Coeur D Alene. We have about 25 volunteers and run wildland, structure, water, ice, and tech rescue.

At 6:46pm on September 14, 2008, jason head said…: welcome that some cool truck

At 4:51pm on September 14, 2008, T.J. said…: welcome, what an awesome rig in your pic:)

At 3:29am on September 14, 2008, Cathy Shipley said…: I tried to find your photos..I couldn't..the first ambulance I drove was an "82 cadillac..I needed a pillow to see over the hood..lol..oh yeh, Fords rule..Cathy

At 7:17pm on September 13, 2008, David M Ross said…: Just stopped by to say hello and welcome to the Nation. Take care and stay safe out there.

At 8:15am on September 13, 2008, Cathy Shipley said…: Hey there..Welcome to FFN...thanks for all your yrs of service...take care and stay safe buddy...Cathy

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