Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

19

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.pbcfr.org

Web Site:

http://www.universalorlando.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Palm Springs Public Safety (1990-1991), New Hamburg Fire District (1987-1990), Sloper-Willen Ambulance Service (1984-1990)

My Training:

Florida Minimum Standards (FF II); Florida Paramedic; ACLS; CPR, CPR, ACLS, and First Responder Instructor (through AAOS ESI).

About Me:

I am an EMS Captain with Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, working in the 7th Battalion in an area known as "The Glades". I am also knowledgeable in computer programming, network administration, database administration, and Computer Aided Dispatch systems.

Day Job:

EMS Captain

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/FireRescueCapt

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

"Johnny and Roy" got my hooked in the 1970's. I enjoy all aspects of the job, especially helping people and making order out of chaos.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It gives me a chance to help people in an interesting and exciting manner. It is never the same thing each day.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of funding. Poor public perception.