Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

35

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Elmwood Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

15

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Sister Lakes Fire Department
Grand Traverse County Fire Department

My Training:

FF 1 and 2, LEO 1 and 2, HMT, EMT-S, Training Officer, Training co-ordinator, Fire Investigator 2, ICS 100-300, Type 3 IC, WFO 3, Dive Master, Urban/wildland Spec, Type 2 Div, Safety, Medical, TFL/STL.... and so on that you collect after years of learning to do it right....

About Me:

Retired started a software company specializing in accountability and disaster management.

Day Job:

Run the company

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Passion, the rush, the science, just plain like to help.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Nothing can be greater than to serve!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety, accountability, education, and understanding. The goal must be everyone goes home!