Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Fire Buff / Fire Enthusiast, Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

50

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Bucyrus city Fire Dept (Retired)

Years With Department/Agency

25

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

North Cumberland Rhode Island, Newark Twp Ohio, Rio Grande Ohio, Newark Ohio City, Sylvania Ohio

My Training:

Ohio State Basic Firefighter Course several times, including refreshers, NWOVFA annual trainning several times, Firehouse Magazine Annual conference several times, Attended FEMA Emergency Trainning Center for trainning in Mass Fatality Course, plus numerous other 1 day conferences.

About Me:

64 years old, practicing Funeral Director, Married, 2 Daughters, one a FF/PM, the othere an EMTA and Sherrif Dispatcher, both Sons-in-Law are FF/PM, collect fire related books, photos, models and enjoy attending apparatus musters.

Day Job:

Funeral Director

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I am retired, and belong to several fire buff and antique apparatus groups. thought this would be interesting

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety