Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

15

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Rock Hall VFD

Years With Department/Agency

13

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.rhvfc.org/

Web Site:

http://salisburyfd.com/

My Training:

Firefighter I - Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, Firefighter II - Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, Hazmat Operations - Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, Rescue Technician - Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, Incident Command System - Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, Incident Management System - Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, Incident Safety Officer - Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, IS 001 - Emergency Program Manager - Emergency Management Institute, IS 700 - National Incident Management System - Emergency Management Institute, IS 230 - Principles of Emergency Management - Emergency Management Institute, Incident Command School - International Association of Fire Chief's, Emergency Medical Dispatcher - National Association Emergency Dispatch, Emergency Medical Dispatch / QA - National Association Emergency Dispatch, Conflict Management and Confrontation Skills - Fred Pryor Seminars, Supervising with Confidence - Local Government Insurance Trust, Emergency Response Planning - Michigan State University, CJIS / NCIC - Maryland State Police, EMAC A Team - Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Communication Specialist - Chesapeake College

About Me:

43 year old divorced father of 2 beautiful girls. I am semi-retired from the volunteer fire service and I am currently an independant distributor for Ashburn Hill, TECGEN XTREME turnout gear, hoods and apparel.

Day Job:

Independant Distributor of fire gear

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/people/Kenneth-Smith/100000551263562

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My twin brother Keith was a firefighter and emt and after I got out of the Airforce he introduced me to the volunteer fire service and I got hooked like he did.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety, training, finances, technology