Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

28

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Kapstone Fire Brigade

Years With Department/Agency

8

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

20 years service US Navy, Shipboard Firefighter, Advanced Submarine Damage Control, Rad Con Supervisor, Haz Mat Tech

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Fire fighting is about beating the odds and saving property, lives and history. In the Navy, there is no 911 out at sea.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Minimizing the damage, beating the odds

Top Issues Facing Responders:

FUNDING!!!!! They want us there, but don't want to face the fact it costs money to keep us prepared and trained.