Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Captain, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

5

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Swanton fire department

Years With Department/Agency

5

My Training:

I have successfully completed Vermont state level 1 & 2.
haz-mat.operations/decontamination certified.
NIMS 100-700 ,300.
propane classes.
water rescue.
cold water rescue.
confined space.

About Me:

Im 35 years old, married with 3 children, Joshua 16, Kelsey 16,yes they are twins.and my youngest one is Taylor 5.I live for my family, freind and the outdoors. Im an avid Waterfowl hunter.and fisherman. I ride a 2003 honda VTX 1300 Motorcycle in the summer and a 2005 skidoo GTX 800 in the winter.

Day Job:

ST.Albans Glass as a Glasier

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/littlesnake911

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined the fire service to become part of my community. my wife and I moved to Swanton in 2000. Neither of us new anyone and I felt it was a good way to get to know the residents of my neww community.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the brotherhood

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recruiting and keeping members.