What State do you live in?

WV

Type of Organization

Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function

Fire Chief/Commisioner

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Lavalette Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

25

Dept. Web Site:

http://lavalettevfd@yahoo.com

Web Site:

http://lavalettevfd@yahoo.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

None

My Training:

Fire fighter 1-2 Arson 1-2 Hazmat Fire Officer 1-2 Trench Rescue 1 Exrtracation 1-2

About Me:

I work 40 to 50 hr week regular job and volunteer in my spare time. I'm was elected in as chief this past September. I had been Deputy Chief for 6 yrs. I love beein a Volunteer I have learned so much and have gotten to know some of the best people in this brotherhood.

Day Job:

Truck driver

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Because I grew up around it . I wanted to be that guy going in the burning house or on that mva helping people.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love beein their to help people. Also to learn all I can.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding , Recruiting,