Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Bourbon County Fire District # 3

Years With Department/Agency

20

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.bourboncountyfire.com

My Training:

FFI, EMT-I/D, University of Kansas Fire/Rescue Training Institute Instructor, Fort Scott Community College EMS Instructor, Red Cross/AHA Instructor, Haz Mat Ops certified, NIMS 700, 800 and ICS 100, 200, & 300 certified

About Me:

In 1987, I joined BCFD#3 as a volunteer and became employeed full time in 1999. I remain available 24/7 for fire and rescue.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To protect and serve my community

Why I Love Fire/EMS

To be told I do make a difference.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The most difficult issue for our department is maintaining adequate and quailified staffing.