Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

18

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department

Years With Department/Agency

18

Dept. Web Site:

http://miamidade.gov

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Lemartec Engineering & Construction

My Training:

Civil Engineer, Construction Management, Design-Build Specialist.

About Me:

I was the Division Head for the Facilities & Construction Division with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. I directly supervised the design and construction of 35 fire rescue facilities and in charge of the maintenance of all 70 departamental facilities. I retired two years ago and I am now a special consultant with Lemartec Engineering and Construction which is specializing in the design and construction of fire rescue facilities.

Day Job:

Specialist in Fire Rescue Facilities

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was asked by the former Fire Chief Dave Paulison, to initiate a major capital construction program for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Although I was a "civilian" with the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, all "uniform" trated me like a "Brother" and I experience the real life of a firefighter/paramedic.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

A facility that is safe, confortable, easy to maintain and practical to use. Remember that a fire station is "Home away from Home".