Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

More than 30 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Retired - El Cajon Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

27 1/2

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.elcajonfire.com

Web Site:

http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I work as an Adjunct Instructor for several agencies: the National Fire Academy, Texas A & M University, Louisiana State University, and National Securities Techology (Counter Terorism Operations Support). I have taught at several colleges, fire academies, and police academies.

My Training:

Fire Academy graduate with advance training at the National Academy. An Associate Fire Science Degree with a Bachelors in Technical Education. Attended a large number of classes, seminars, workshops, and conferences - now teaching at them!

About Me:

I am a well known fire service training officer and a retired fire service vetran with more than 30 years of service. I have taught more than 2,500 classes, seminars, workshops, and conferences. I have also authored more than 350 articles in fire service journals throughout the United States. I have taught at Fire Academies, Police Academies, and at several colleges/universities throughout the United States. Internationally: I have taught at the Fire Service College in England and at a Fire Service Leadership Retreat in Canada.

Day Job:

Husband - Father - Grandfather - Helping with my grandkids.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.firemanager.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help and serve.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

To help and serve.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Leadership Development