Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Battalion Chief / Division Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

24

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Urbana Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

18

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Illinois Fire Service Institute

My Training:

Special Operations Technician Level
Fire Officer 2 Cert.(OSFM-Illinois)
Blue Card Instructor
Instructor 2 Cert. (OSFM-Illinois)

About Me:

I like NASCAR and try to Golf for fun. I play Guitar for my Church. I teach for IFSI on various topics because I love the fire service. When I'm not doing that, I have a Trim Carpentry business and I custom build cabinets, closets, and bookshelves to order.

Day Job:

Divison Chief for a paid department. I am a operational manager for a 24 hour shift, I also serve as the training officer for the entire department. the a shift

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Wanted to serve my community. Loved it as a volunteer firefighter, decided to take a exam for paid firefighter and was fortunate to get the job.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people and problem solving. Doing challenging work in short amount of time.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Fire Service training with mixed generations with-in fire service ranks, changing building construction and materials as it relates to fire behavior. Company Leadership both in the fire and back at the station.