Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

32

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Geronimo Village Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

24 monmths

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.gvvfd.org

Web Site:

http://cityofbalconesheights.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Bexar County Volunteer Fire Corps. #4

My Training:

Master Peace Officer, Master Firefighter, Master Arson Investigator, Master Inspector, Code enforcement Officer, Special Investigator.

About Me:

Spent 21 Years 6 Months In the Army and Air Foirce
Retired.
Spent 24 Years with City of Balcones Heights. Retired.
Spent 20 Years with volunteer fire dept. in conjunction with City of Balcones Heights.

Day Job:

Fire Chief , Geronimo Village Volunteer Fire Department

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I simply love the job.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Having enough personnel and response times. Safety. We are having difficulty maintaining Volunteers. Most only available on weekends.