Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Administrative Staff / Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

42

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Tappahannock-Essex Vol. Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

6

Dept. Web Site:

http://tapp-essexvfd.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Past Chief Walkersville Vol. Rescue Comp. Rockville Vol. Fire Dept. Md. Sandy Spring VFD. Md.

My Training:

Nationally Cert. FireOfficer 2, FF 1,2,3, Haz-Mat Ops,Awareness, Md EMT/B. A bunch more

About Me:

Joined the fire department in 1968 Started my paid career in 1973 retired Feb 2004 Married. Cant get the fire bug out of my blood. Till the day I die. Seen it all lived the experience. Life is GOOD.

Day Job:

911 Communications Officer now.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My father was a volunteer years ago. Thought it would be exciting. It has and will never tire.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

It helps but to much government interfearance, money, Firefighters.