Type of Organization

Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

Captain, First Responder, 911 Operator/Dispatcher, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

9

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Escambia SAR

Years With Department/Agency

9

Web Site:

http://www.skywarn.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I am actively with Skywarn through my local Weather Service and Ham Radio Club W4VIY. I am a Former Member of Escambia SAR (Pensacola, FL).

My Training:

First Responder, SAR Tech III, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Dispatching, Programming and Repair of Alerting Pagers and Two-Way Conventional Radios, Ham Operator, Skywarn Trained Storm Spotter

About Me:

I am Married to a wonderful lady and have a smart 9 year old son.
I have been disabled this past nearly year from an MVA (I was hit head on by a 19 YOM under the influence), The accident sent the cars drive shaft up through the roof the impact was so hard, it permanantly Caused back and neck injuries that have left me with a life-long limp and disabled.
I enjoy wading at the Quietwater beach (no wave protected waters Bay), Ham Radio, Scanner Monitoring and Dispatching for IPN.

Day Job:

Disabled, but I find things to keep busy, one is Dispatching on IPN

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I lost a loved one to a cardiac arrest, so i wanted to be there to make a difference and give others another chance to live.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I made a difference

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety, Safety, Safety!!!