Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

7

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Decatur Twp. Volunteer

Years With Department/Agency

5yr. Decatur Twp Vol. F.D.

Dept. Web Site:

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Web Site:

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About Me:

Just another Joe making my way thru lifes walk or run sometimes. I have worked in many fasits of industry, heavy, chemical, management and labor. I was married, till my wife's death in 03 have 2 sons 5 grandkids. Like meeting new people & making new friends. I spend most of my time doing things at the Station...Gene

Day Job:

Retired

Relationship Status:

Widowed

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

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Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I enjoy helping people in need and the fire service is the greatest way to be there when help is needed most.. Gene

Why I Love Fire/EMS

No better way to be there for those in need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Money to operate on and their safety when getting on scene, because of the crime rate involved in accidents. In my area, drugs are involved in to many types of response calls, making the scene dangerous for FF..with only $5500.00 income a year at the FD it's hard very to keep and get needed equipment and little chance of up-grades. retest air bottles at $25.00 each ladders at $75.00 each the money just is not there. To keep fuel in the trucks, pay the Electric bill phone. I don't know how we have done what we have. God is with us..