Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

32

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

It is now closed down due to annexations

Years With Department/Agency

8 Months

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.gvvfd.org

Web Site:

http://GVVFD.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

City of Balcones Heights, Fire Chief/Marshal. 24 years with this department. 19 Years as a Firefighter, 5 Years as chief.

My Training:

Master Firefighter, Master Arson Investigator, Master Fire Inspector, EMT-B, Master Peace Officer, Code Enforcement Officer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Joined a Volunteer Fire Department while they were fighting a brush fire in my neighbor hood and there was only one person on the truck trying to keep pump running and fight the fire. After that I was hooked

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Working with the public. Customer Service

Top Issues Facing Responders:

#1 issue Safety, Manning and Retention