Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Grand River Fire Department - Ohio 27.5 years
Painesville Township Fire Department 22 years
My Training:
Typical fire and EMS over the past 30 years, but focused on developing my personal education. I have a bachelor of science in business administration, and currently working on a master degree of business administration. I hold the certification of Chief Fire Officer Designation.
About Me:
I enjoy the outdoors, riding my harley.
Day Job:
Fire Chief
Relationship Status:
Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I wanted to get involved with the community and started volunteering with the small fire department during my senior year in high school and continued to develop my career as a full time fire chief.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
It my calling
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Shrinking budgets....do more with less.... we have hear this for the past 30 years.
Chief, welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.
Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp
Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast
May 13, 2009
Doug Hogan
Aug 30, 2009