Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

EMS Chief / Division Head, Captain, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

38

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Albemarle Fire/Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

22

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Retired Navy Damage Control/Hull Maintenance Tech.

My Training:

AAS-Fire Science;
BS-Liberal Arts;Certificate-Community Prepardeness & Disaster Management;
Basic Rescue Tech.
Aerial Driver Operator
Driver Operator Pumps
EVD
Fire Officer I
EMT-D
Haz Mat Awareness
Haz Mat Ops
Rescue Tech VMR
ART
Confined Space Rescue
Instructor Fire fighting
Pumps
Emergency Vehicle Driving
Aerials
Incident Safety Officer
ICS 100 thru 800

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I never again want to hold an infant as they die in my arms from smoke inhalation or burns.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The brotherhood between all firefighters.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding and politics