Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

38

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Spokane Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

34

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.spokanefire.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I just finished 10 years as IAFF Local 29 President, 27 years serving on the Executive Board, F.O.O.L.S. 1975, 18 month with Boise City Fire Department, Idaho. 1976/78 Richland, Washington FD and Spokane International Airport Fire ( IAFF Local 1789 President while there).

My Training:

Engine work 23 years
Truck work 12 years
Squad work 3 years (on our dept. a squad was, all cut by budget cuts, a medic/non-transport unit) I was the officer not the medic, we did search and truck work at fires.
Tech rescue certified, 1998

About Me:

Family, fire, motorcycles and travel.
My brother is a 27 year firefighter on Austin, Texas Engine 10. My son-in-law is an 11 year FF with Spokane County Engine 99. My cousin is a Battalion Chief on my Department. My sons best friend is on probation on our job.
I am also free from religion.
I am a Democrat/Socilaist, and proud of it.

Day Job:

Fire Lieutenant, since 1989

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

For the paycheck, excitement and challenges.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Same as above, and the Brotherhood

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing, staffing, staffing!