Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Training Officer, Captain, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

23

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Thomasville Fire Rescue, Thomasville Georgia

Years With Department/Agency

12

My Training:

FF, Paramedic, SFC Instructor, NPQ Fire Instructor 2

About Me:

I started Fire Fighting back in 1984 at the Florida State Fire College in Ocala Florida, became a Paramedic in 1986. Move to Georgia became a Georgia FF and have grown way beond my expectations. Became the Training Officer with my Department. I recieved my Fire Instructor certification from some of the hardest but best Instructors in the State. Adjunct Instructor at GPSTC.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I saw a young kid watch his mother die when I was young and told myself I want to make a difference so maybe another kid will not have to go through what that kid had to go through.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Getting into the heat and helping young FF grow

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The new FF's today do not have the heart and soul that is needed to carry on the great traditions of the Fire Service. They dont understand the brotherhood the Fire Service carries.