What State do you live in?

WI

Type of Organization

Paid Fire Department

Job Function

Company Officer (Captain/Lt/Supervisor), Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Marshal/Inspector

Years in Fire/EMS:

30

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

De Pere Fire Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

30

Dept. Web Site:

http://https://www.deperewi.gov/department/photos/index.php?structu...

My Training:

Firefighter, fire engineer, paramedic, arson investigator, fire inspector

About Me:

I joined the De Pere Fire Department in 1970. Retired in 2000. Gave the first 1st aid training to the department. I was a Navy Hospital corpsman with the US Marine in Vietnam in 1966-67 which is why the Fire Chief approved my application. We had our first EMT's in 1972 and the first paramedics in wisconsin in 1974. I had the priviledge of attending the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg Maryland for three different courses.,

Day Job:

retired

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

With my firefighting training in the Navy and my medical training it seemed like a good way to use my skill set.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people and my community

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lousy Chiefs