Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Adams Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

24

Dept. Web Site:

http://adamsfd.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

none Adams all the way

My Training:

essentials, several command courses, bus rescue, ics 100 and 200, nims 700 and 800 and several other courses, Cpr,

About Me:

Started off as a firefighter, held Captains position 1 on Engine 1 and the other time on rescue1 for 2 years. Assist. chief for 4 years. Now am currently Chief of the department. Also incharge of our Explorer group for the the last 15 years, with a very good number of the explorers becoming firefighters in Adams or surrounding fire depts.

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://berkno1@yahoo.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

interesting and sharing stories with other firefighters and explorer groups

Why I Love Fire/EMS

you are helping people out and you are part of something special

Top Issues Facing Responders:

SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY and Acountability