Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer, Emergency Management

Job Function

Firefighter, First Responder, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff, 911 Operator/Dispatcher, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

17

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Adrian Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

2

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.adrianfire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

East Lynne Fire (Volunteer 8 Years)
Harrisonville Fire (Voluteer 7 Years)

My Training:

FFI&II
EMT-B
First Responder
Confined Space Rescue
Haz-Mat Awareness
NIMS
ICS

About Me:

Started in the service as a child by riding with my dad on the apparatus to calls. At the time I was allowed to, due to lack of personnel and insurance wasn't an issue. Grew to love the service and always has a passion to assist others in their time of need.

Day Job:

IT Operations Supervisor

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family Tradition...2nd Generation...

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Love love the feeling knowing I helped a family member make it back home to their family. Oh, and a good working fire too...

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Community Support
Active Training
Unsafe Living Practices