Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

35

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Natchitoches Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

35

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Spent 32 years in fire protection with the U.S. Air Force Reserve retiring on November 1, 2003 at the rank of SMSgt (E8), Deputy Chief.

My Training:

I am certified beginning with Firefighter I thru Fire Officer IV and all in between.

About Me:

I am married with 6 children and 10 grandchildren and two more on the way.

Day Job:

Fire Chief

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Adventure and helping others.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Every day is different and the opportunity to help someone else.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Budget, Safety, Equipment, Personnel