Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Mercer County Fire Protection District

Years With Department/Agency

25

Dept. Web Site:

http://mercercountyfire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Lexington Division of Fire & Emergency Services
Lexington, Kentucky

My Training:

NREMT-Paramedic, IFSAC I and II, Fire Service Instructor, EMT Instructor, Hazardous Materials Technician, Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Easy. I grew up in the 1970's when Emergency first aired on the screen. I figured out pretty quick that I wanted to just like Johnny and Roy. I kept that all the way through college... What a ride though!!! It's been a great bunch of years.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Budget cuts, decreasing numbers of volunteers, decreasing time available with current volunteers, interoperable communications