Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

President / Administrator / Commissioner, Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

9 Years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Chesterton Fire Dept, Chesterton IN

Years With Department/Agency

6 years career

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I am also the President for Chesterton Firefighters Local 4600 we are 10 members strong and moving forward.

My Training:

Basic Firefighter, Firefighter I/II Officer 1, Fire Medic 1 Master Diver and ERD I/II, Inst.I EMT B

About Me:

I feel it dose not take brass on your chest to be a leader....

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family Tradition

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Pulling first due at a working fire, first due at an MVA

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing and Budget restraints, Leadership and Training