Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

14

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Irving

Years With Department/Agency

12

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.ci.irving.tx.us/Fire/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Clinical Instructor Tarrant County College, Kennedale Fire Department Volunteer

My Training:

Texas Master FF,IFSAC FF I & II, Hazmat Awareness, OPS, TECH, NFPA Tank Car Spec., Instructor I, Field Examiner, EMT-B, Fire Protection A.A.S.

About Me:

I spend most of my time raising my kids, but when I am not, I play adult league baseball, fix computers, and help family and friends with light residential remodels.

Day Job:

Irving Fire, SRS, TCC

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I like the camaraderie of the Fire Service, and keeping up with my FS buddies.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Its something new everyday

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing, TRAINING and REFRESHING, and fair labor practices.