Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

35

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Van Buren Twp. Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

5.6 years

Web Site:

http://VanBurenFire.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Odon Volunteer Fire Department
Crane Volunteer Fire Department
Burns Harbor Fire Department
South Haven Fire Departmant
Pleasent Valley Volunteer Fire Department
Midlothain Village Fire Department

My Training:

2nd class Fire Fighter, Fire Fighter I/II, Auto & AirCraft Extrication, Inspector, Fire Officer I, Hazardouse Material Operation, Radio Communication, EMT / Paramedic (Military), Instructor, Public Safety Education,

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Retired Military medical personel, With a back ground working as a volunteer Fire Fighter and EMT at various departments around the countr over the past 30 years.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The ever changing requirement of the public and there opinons on how the Fire & Services should conduct business. Different requirements in these two services in each state using the same type of training requirements.