Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

37

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Odenton Volunteer Fire Company

Years With Department/Agency

37

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.ovfc28.org

Web Site:

http://www.aacvfa.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Maryland State Firemen's Association - www.msfa.org

Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute - www.mfri.org

My Training:

Proboard certified: Firefighter I/II, Fire Officer I/II/III, Fire Instructor I/II/III, Hazmat Awareness/Operations/Command, Incident Safety Officer/Health & Safety Officer, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator - Pumps and Aerial

About Me:

The fire service is my second career. I retired from the federal government in 2003 and entered into a position as a full-time emergency services instructor.

Day Job:

Training Coordinator - Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family tradition

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Working with others - it's a family in its own

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding
High demands on training and certification
Increased call volume with added EMS responsibilities