Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Battalion Chief / Division Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

28

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Dublin Fire Brigade

Years With Department/Agency

28

My Training:

Have trained firefighters in all aspects of fire and rescue, EMS, delivered Development courses for newly appointed officers, also completed 3rd level education, BBS (Hons)

About Me:

28 years service, almost all operational/frontline, DFB is a Fire/EMS service, I anm Acting District Officer (Battalion Chief Equivalent in U.S.). My crew comprises 40 Oficers and firefighter/paramedics, 2 trucks, 2 ladders, 2 Ambulances, Special Appliance, River Rescue, and Control Centre. C Watch, HQ, Dublin.

Day Job:

Acting District Officer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Nothing else like it in the world!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Budgets affecting resources - experienced leadership - hazardous goods - violence and aggression