Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Bangor Community Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

4

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Buchanan Twp Fire - 12 years
Bertrand Twp, Fire - 5 years
Covert Fire & EMS - 7 years

My Training:

Fire FF I & II
FO I,II, & III
Certified Instructor - Fire, Haz Mat ops& Awareness, Dr Training, Company Officer I & II

About Me:

Father of 5 children - 2 girls 3 boys. My two oldest sons are in the fire service already along with my loving wife whom is a career firefighter/medic. ( yes we met on the job!)

Day Job:

Field Supervisor for Coloma EMS covering 3 counties 7 stations

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

2nd generation absolutely love to serve the public and serve as a firefighter in the communities that I have lived.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It has always annoyed my dad I can make a living at it! LOL

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety, safety, safety....wich is followed up with of course by quality training and equipment!