Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

16

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Mansfield Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

16

My Training:

Fire Officer 1, Fire Instructor 1, Safety Officer, Rapid Intervention, Haz-Mat Operational, WMD (multiple classes), Rope Rescue, Forcible Entry, Breaking and Breaching, Confined Space, Firfighter Safety and Survival, Pump Operator, NIMS ICS for the Fire Service, Flashover Survival, Advanced Vehicle Rescue, SCBA Field Maintenance.

About Me:

Proud Father of 2 wonderful boys 6 and 3, and I have been married to my beautiful wife for nearly 11 years now. I grew up watching my father (retired Career Capt. after 37 years suffered a career ending back injury) and when it came for my turn I chose to follow in his footsteps, as did both of my brothers.

Day Job:

Sales and Service, Employed Part-time by the Fire Department

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Grew up with a father who made it a career of 37 years and it just seemed natural.