Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department, Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

55

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Budd Lake Fire Departmen,NJ/

Years With Department/Agency

37

Dept. Web Site:

http://BuddLake Fire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Little Creek - East Ocean View Vol. FD - FireFighter - Past
U.S.Coast Guard Reserve, Chief Fire Fighter/Instructor
U.S.NAVY - Crash/Structural, Anacostia, DC - Acting Captain, Past
Morris County NJ, Fire Marshal/Fire Instructor
Montgomery County, MD Fire Marshals Office, Past

My Training:

AS Fire Science, BS Public Safety
Various Fire Couses, Maryland University, USCGR, Purdue University, National Fire Academy, others

About Me:

Still an active Fire Fighter, Life Member Kensington Fire Dept. and Budd lake Vol. Fire Depts.
Retired US Coast Guard Reserve, 35 years, Chief
Fire Fighter - LCDR.
Five Sons - One Vol. Fire Chief

Day Job:

Fire and Safety Consultant/ Instructor

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To provide a Public Service to my community as a Volunteer and Career FireFighter

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It's my vocation

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Members, Training and Budgets