Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

18

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Ashford-North Cove NC

Years With Department/Agency

2

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Federal Fire Brigade( US Navy )
North Cove(NC) Urban Interface

My Training:

FFII FFII FOI FOII First Responder SAR Swimmer Diver Swift Water Rescue Driver/Engineer Wildland Firefighter, Extrication Specialist, aircraft firefighter ICS 100, 300, 700, 800, and all the others that go along with it Haz/Mat Terrorism operations ( chief cook and Bottle washer)

About Me:

I first entered the fire service while in the military and became a full fledge firefighter in the winter of 1989. I truly enjoy seeing the people walking around now because of my department and me.

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I believe it is my duty to protect life and property I also have to keep telling myself this earth is on loan to us from our children it was not willed to us from our forefathers

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The Brotherhood

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Low pay,lack of funding
the world is becoming more dangerous and the training we receive is not enough when we fill we have a hold on things something else comes along