Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer, Captain, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), Hazardous Materials Team Member, Administrative Staff / Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

24

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Townley Fire & Rescue Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

5

Dept. Web Site:

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Web Site:

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Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Oakman Vol. Fire Dept. Hay Valley Fire & Rescue

My Training:

Firefighter 1&2. Haz-Mat Tech. Rope Rescue, Confined Rescue, Extrication, Emt-I. PHTLS,CPR- Instructor,EVOC Instructor,BTLS.RIT-Team, School Bus extrication,ACLS,Pals.

About Me:

I am a 45yowm, married to a also EMT,and a member of my fire dept. We together have 5-children,all married,w/ 3-grandchildren,and 2 more on the way.I love my family,and my extended familyof fire&ems.

Day Job:

Fire & Safety Suppression Tech.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

At the begining, I had a close friend,was killed in a mva. couple of years later, I decided to join the county Rescue Squad, from that point to present,I have never regreted that decision. That was 1985.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love helping people, gives me a great sense of fullfillment.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training, Safety,Procurement of trainning aides.