Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

31

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cleveland Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

31

Dept. Web Site:

http://CityofClevelandTN.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

S/T Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters, President Cleveland Professional Fire Fighters Local 3748

About Me:

I serve for a brief period as Deputy Chief of our department and due to a nepotism policy in our city was forced to step down when my son, after graduating from college decided to become a second generation Fire Fighter. He has been on the job now for 5 years. My son-in-law is also a on the job in his 2nd year. Our department is just under 100 men.

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Out of the need to serve.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Best job in the world.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing. Making the governing bodies realize our value to the our communities.