Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

37

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

City Of Manistee Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

35

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.ci.manistee.mi.us/CityFire.html

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

International Association of Firefighters, Michigan Professional Firefighters Union, Onondaga Hill Fire Department, Michigan Firefighters Training Council, Manistee FireFighters Association, America;s 911 Foundation,

My Training:

Firefighter I,II, Fire Officer I,II, III, NIMS 100,200,300,400,700,800. PADI Certified Rescue Diver, Ice Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, High Angle Rescue

About Me:

Professional Firefighter, husband, father to 11 wonderful children, 10 grandchildren. Love to do anything outdoors, long trips on the GoldWing with my wife, and just taking life one day at a time.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To make a difference.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Dwindling manpower and financial resources to cope with the myriad of new challenges and demands for the services we provide. Politicians who either don't understand what we do or have no desire to become better informed about what we do before making major decisions that impact not only the brotherhood of firefighters but the people we serve.