CaptBillyGrits

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function: Captain, EMT - Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 26
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Decatur Twp/Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
Years With Department/Agency: 12
Dept. Web Site:: http://decaturfire.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: U.S. Airforce 571X0; Niverville vol. Fd, NY; Defreestville vol. FC, NY; White River Twp, IN
My Training:: BS Fire and Safety Engineering University Cincinnati
AAS Fire Science Community College AirForce
About Me:: I was called to this profession at the age of 13 as an Explorer Scout, 16 joined first volunteer department Niverville, NY, joined USAF at 20 as Fire Protection Specialist/ Instructor for 8 years, joined Decatur Twp, Indianapolis, IN 1995 as Volunteer, moved to career in 2000, worked at White River Twp., Greenwood, IN part time from 2000 to 2002. Most importantly, I'm doing it all for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Relationship Status:: Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://myspace/billygrits.com
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Beats sitting on my butt doing nothing. Oh! I love people.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Helping those who can't help themselves.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: LODD, Vehicle response safety