Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

36

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cordova Fire & Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

36 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://Www.cordovafirerescue.com

My Training:

Basic Fire Fighting , Arson Investigation, Haz-Mat, Officer Training,Safrty Officer Training, Photography,

About Me:

I started my career in 1976 as a firefighter. I was elected Lt. after a few years. I worked my way through the ranks, Captain, Asst. Chief then in 1983 I was asked to take Fire Chief. I held that position until 1986. Stepped down to a fires fighter, Next I was ask to take a Captain of a Company, there I stayed until 2005. I had a knee replacement and started our present web-site with the help of Firehouse Solutions and Ron Raley.In January 2012 I retired from the East Rockingham Fire and became the Fire Photographer with Cordova Fire & Rescue. I am also a dispatcher with Carolinas Fire Page and do articles for Fire News.net.

Day Job:

Retired

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.firerescuetv.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

In 1976 I had a burning desire in my heart to help people. I read in the newspaper where our community was going to organize a vol. Fire Department. This was my chance. I started 32 years ago and I love it today more than I did that first time I put on those turnouts. My blood is Fire Engine Red,

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I want to help.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The many dangers that they face.