Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant, Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cullasaja Gorge Fire and Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

3

Dept. Web Site:

http://cullasajagorgefireandrescue.health.officelive.com/default.aspx

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Otto Fire and Rescue

My Training:

FFI & II, Rescue Tech, Emergency Medical Tech. Basic and Intermediate

About Me:

I am a lucky husband to an incredible woman, father to three great dogs, and friend to all that will have me! I work full time as a Emergency Dispatcher, part-time as an EMT with Macon County EMS, volunteer with the fire dept. I also LOVE going to Honduras, C.A. on mission trips. The people here have become my second family, and I love them dearly!

Day Job:

Husband FIRST, then Emergency Dispatcher

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

First of all to give to my community, and to make a difference in others' lives, and also because it is something I love

Why I Love Fire/EMS

On occasion, you get to see the work you do truly pay off, and make a huge difference in someones life!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety for self, then brother, then victim, and then others...