Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

29 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Steese Area Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

5 years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

University of Alaska Fire Department 1979 to 1984
Emergency Fire Fighter (too many years to remember)
Current Red Card (2008) Arduous Rated; DOCL, DPRO, SCKN, FFT2

My Training:

EMT Paramedic Student, AK EMT II, AK FF I (Current)
Expired AK EMT III, NREMT I, AK EMT A.
Emergency Medical Dispatcher, NAED
Emergency Fire Dispatcher, NAED
Emergency Police Dispatcher, NAED
BS in Biology. BS in Psychology

About Me:

45+ year Fairbanks, Alaska resident. Christian. Happily married, 6 kids. Like motorcycles, bicycles, camping, fishing, hiking, downhill skiiing, snowmachining, road trips.

Day Job:

Public Safety Dispatcher, GS-7

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I like to help people, the camaraderie, and the challenge

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I want to help people and feel good about what I'm doing.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Among volunteers, recruitment and retention. Among paid professionals, fitness and training.