Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department, Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

17

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Battens Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

17

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.battensvfd.com

My Training:

I am a Certified Volunteer Firefighter I, Apparatus Operator, EMT-Basic.

Day Job:

Aircraft NDT/Technical Inspector

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To Serve our rural community to make a difference

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Being a servant to our community and lending a helping hand

Top Issues Facing Responders:

In our rural fire department is funding to pay the bills and to match AFG Grants for new equipment.