Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

9 Years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Ritchie Volunteer Fire Department, Capitol Heights, MD

Years With Department/Agency

9 Years

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.ritchie37.com

Web Site:

http://www.fortmyerfire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

My Training:

Firefighter I and II
EMT-B (Maryland and Virginia)
Haz-Mat Tech.
Rescue Tech.
Fire Officer I
FADO (Fire Apparatus Driver Operator)

About Me:

Grew up in the firehouse with my brother and other members sons around the same age. Now I am Captain at that same station I grew up in and my brother is still a member there.

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/enginecrew

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My dad has been a firefighter since March of 1976 and then my brother joined July 1995 and I joined January of 1999. So I guess you can say it runs in the family!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Getting the job done and realizing you made a difference in a complete stranger's life

Top Issues Facing Responders:

QUICK RESPONSE AND AGGRESSIVE INTERIOR FIREFIGHTING!!!!