Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

19

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Pendleton Fire & Ambulance

Years With Department/Agency

9

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Harbor Rural Fire Protection District
Brookings Fire & Rescue
North Bend Fire Department
Milton Freewater Rural Fire

My Training:

NFPA FF II, NFPA Apparatus Operator, NFPA Aerial Operator, NFPA Instructor II, Haz-Mat OPS, NWCG Wildland FF I & II, NWCG Engine Boss, NWCG ICT4, NWCG Task Force/Strike Team Leader, AARF, Extrication.

About Me:

39 y/o with wife and three kids. I ride motorcycles (Harley) and travel when I can.

Day Job:

Firefighter/ Paramedic

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was always facinated with fire engines and ambulances because of a certain 70's TV show.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Fire service fatalities, ambulance reimbursements.