Type of Organization

Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

Administrative Staff / Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

American Red Cross

Years With Department/Agency

25

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.atlantaredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=1V82G3ASOY

My Training:

Incendiary/Explosive Device Recognition
First Responder
Disaster Clean-up & Recovery
Post-Incident Water Purification (Potable water)

About Me:

My wife and I live in southwest Atlanta where I am a Building Captain (we live in an apartment community) in the Neighborhood Watch Program as well as being Recording Secretary for our Community Association.

Day Job:

Freelance Writer

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://waltersplace.ning.com/

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I guess the really driving force was the death of my sister (18 mos. old) in a gas explosion back in May,1968. I decided then that I didn't want another child to have to die the way she did if I could do something to prevent it.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I am able to serve my community

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Illicit drug labs
apathetic citizens and government leaders