Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Captain, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

31

Years With Department/Agency

21

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.ci.knoxville.tn.us/kfd/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Knoxville Fire Dept. Explorers, USAF Crash/Fire/Rescue. Rural/Metro FD & EMS in Knox County Tn, Knox County Ambulance Service, KVRS, East TN. EMS, Knox County E911 Center, GBE Ambulance Service, Roane State Community College EMS Instructor

My Training:

State Fire Instructor, Parmedic, EMS Instructor/Coordinator, Vehicle Extrication, Haz Mat, and surviving all those rookie mistakes over the years.

About Me:

I am divorced with two fantastic boys that are entering their teenage years (God help me). I became interested in the fire service at a very young age, more so than your typical kid that changes from fireman to astronaut to President every couple of weeks. The old "Emergency" series and the fact that KFD invited me to their "new" Explorers Post in 1973 didn't help matters any! Anything else, just ask me.

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/squadcapt4

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

The feeling I get after working hard and helping others, the sense of community service, the excitement, getting my hands dirty. That sense of pride that comes with belonging to such a great fraternity.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Too many to list

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Manpower shortages, politicians that have no idea what our job consists of, lose of that spirit of community service and sacrifice.