Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Training Officer, Safety Officer, Sergeant

Years in Fire/EMS:

12 years in fire service

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Roebuck Fire District

Years With Department/Agency

12 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.roebuckfd.org

My Training:

IFSAC FF2, Fire Officer 1, Fire Instructor, and so on and so on.....

About Me:

I am married to the most wonderful woman in the world and am blessed with the 2 most incredible children. I have a little girl that is as sassy as the day is long and a vibrant little boy that is into everything. I am a Sergeant with the Roebuck Fire District and have been at this department for 12 years. I currently hold the spot of department Training Officer and have been in that position for 5 years almost. I enjoy very much teaching our craft to young and old firefighters alike and I get extreme satisfaction when I teach civilians Fire Prevention and actually see them out and hear of the stories in which what they have learned made a difference somehow.

Day Job:

Sergeat/Training Officer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined the fire service to make a difference with people who need it. I enjoy the challenges as well as the brotherhood.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love the challenges faced on a daily basis, keeps the mind sharp!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of volunteer interest, Lack of community education on what we do therefore causing lack of support for emergency services, fewer fires, slack training and just plain old enthusiasm of today's young people to make themselves GOOD at something.