Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

32

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Rapid Valley VFD

Years With Department/Agency

22

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Sturgis Fire Rescue--ALS Ambulance member
Member of Command Staff for type II IMT

My Training:

Numerous training in all aspects of fire. NFA courses at Emmitsburg. Frequent attendee at FDIC.

About Me:

Fire service instructor since 1986. ALS EMT for past 12 years, works for Sturgis Ambulance part time. Do fire investigations in Western South Dakota. Avid outdoors person--hunting, fishing, ATVs, camping. Part time instructor for Fire Science course at local Technical school.

Day Job:

Deputy State Fie Marshal

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Wanted to get involved with helping community. Now I enjoy teaching younger firefighters everything I can about different aspects of the fire service.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I get to share my experiences with others willing to learn

Top Issues Facing Responders:

recruitment and retention of our replacements for the future