Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

22 yrs

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Dunnellon Fire/ Rescue

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Gandy Vol fire dept, Lealman Fire dept,. Indian Rocks Fire/rescue, AMT BLS Tampa, Pinellas county EMS-Sunstar., Citrus county fire/rescue.

My Training:

FF 1-2, EMT-B, Basic Fire services instructor, EVOC instructor and a bunch more stuff that I can't remember.

About Me:

Started out as a Vol Firefighter in Pinellas county. Got hired in 1987 by Indian Rock Fire/rescue. Worked BLS ambulance in Tampa. Started to work for Pinellas county EMS, became first EMT supervisor in pinellas county which is an all ALS system. 2002 became Chief of Homosassa Fire/rescue. Received 2006 State of Florida EMT of the year. Retired from EMS in 2008 and now work for the City of Dunellon Fire/Rescue.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

4th generation firefighter with several other family members that are also in emergency services.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It's not love but in the blood....

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Over complication of basic firefighting.....