Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Captain, EMT - Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

18

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

GRAND TRAVERSE METRO FIRE DEPARTMENT, TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN

Years With Department/Agency

18

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.gtmetrofire.org/index.php

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

ELMWOOD TWP FIRE,

My Training:

FIRE FIGHTER II
EMT
HAZMAT TECH.
FINISHING FIRE OFFICER

About Me:

I STARTED ON MAY 8TH, 1990. MY GOOD FRIEND, WHO NOW WORKS FOR THE BLM IN NEVADA, CALLED AND SAID DO YOU WANT TO WORK A FORREST FIRE. THE REST IS HISTORY. I JOINED THE GTMFD THE FOLLOWING WEEK. STARTING AS A VOLUNTEER, I AM NOW A CAREER FIRE FIGHTER. I STILL HOLD MY VOLUNTEER ROOTS VERY FIRMLY. I AM LUCKY TO RECEIVE A PAYCHECK FOR WHAT I DO. I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT OUR DEPARTMENT NEEDS MORE FULL TIME PERSONNEL, BUT STAYS A COMBINATION DEPARTMENT. THIS IS THE BEST SOLUTION FOR OUR AREA.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/deadendducky

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I GOT HOOKED, STARTED WORKING MY FIRST WILD LAND FIRE, AND THE REST IS HISTORY.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

HELPING OTHERS IN THIER TIME OF NEED.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

LIFE SAFETY.