Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

14 years Fire Fighter

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Wytheville Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

4 years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Department 8 years.

My Training:

Fire Fighter One, Hazardous Materials Emergencies 1 & 2, Pumper Operations, Modular Emergency Response Radiological Transportation, National Fire Academy Field Course, Communication With Children

About Me:

I am married we have two teenage daughters and four dogs. I have been on the same day job for 17 years and a volunteer fire fighter 24/7.

Day Job:

Lead Calendar Operator

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My father was a fire fighter, I was approached when I was in high school about joining the volunteer fire department. I didn't even think twice about it, so I guess you could say it was in my blood.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The feeling I get when I know that I have helped another person.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding, Safety, Communication with government officials on the needs of a department.