Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

22

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cortez Fire Protection District

Years With Department/Agency

1

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.cortezfire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Sierra Vista Fire Department
Whetstone Fire District

My Training:

FF I&II, EMT-P, CO I&II, Driver/Operator, Fire Investigator, EMT Instructor, FF I&II Instructor, Haz-Mat Tech, AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS Instructor

About Me:

I started in emergency services in 1988. Promoted through the ranks with Whetstone Fire District to the position of Fire Chief. Left that position and became a firefighter/paramedic with the City of Sierra Vista in 2003. I became a NREMT-P in 1998 and began teaching EMT courses in 1996 and have done so since.

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted to be like my older brother, then got hooked on the "rush" of emergency call.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Knowing that we have made a difference in someone's life in their time of need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The large turn over rates in smaller communities due to the retirements in large organizations.