Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer, Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

39

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cassell Station VFD, Cambridge, Ohio

Years With Department/Agency

39

My Training:

FFII, Rope Rescue Tech, Confined Space Tech, Tower Rescue

Day Job:

Mechanic

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Worked with 5 guys from the department. I was only 20yrs old but had my own auto repair shop. They had a 1946 Chevy pumper that wouldn't start and asked me to help get it going. I did and have been there ever since.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It's never boring!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recruiting and keeping good volunteers due to the training requirements and the state of the economy.