Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

26

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Fire

Years With Department/Agency

25

Dept. Web Site:

http://cityofbrenham.org

My Training:

Instructor II, HazMat Tech, Apparatus Operator, Special Rescue Team (BFD) Advanced Structural Fire Fighter, Fire Investigator Driver Operator

About Me:

Married, Love to Hunt, Fish, Camp and Jeeping. Anything outdoors is ok with me.

Day Job:

Apparatus Operator/ Fire Fighter

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was influenced by a number of people in the community. When I was 17, there was a fire down the road from my house. The depatment that responded needed help and ask if I would help them. I agreed and the rest is history.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I enjoy helping people in need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The lack of particapation in Volenteer and combination departments. The cost of equipment and the decline in money that is available to rulal departments.