Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department, Training Officer, Safety Officer, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

27yrs.

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Brooks Fire Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

15 yrs

Dept. Web Site:

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Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

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My Training:

Assoc. degree in Fire Prevention. Assoc. degree in Fire Surpression.
Numerious training classes at an unbelievable locations.

Day Job:

Since leaving the fire service I have worked in the field of Pest Control

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

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Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Ineeded a major to qualify for G.I. Benefits. However, it didn't take long to be "bitten" by the need serve my community bug.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I would love to be back in the service because like Marines, "once a F/F always a F/F"

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Even with the major improvments in protective equipment training styles and fireground command procedures since I entered the service we still seem to lose too many brothers and sisters in LOD deaths. As usual, too many communities seem to believe that there is net savings by cutting back the number of responders to save a couple of bucks.