Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Battalion Chief / Division Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

22

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

North Charleston Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

22

Web Site:

http://www.ncfd.org

My Training:

Fire Officer I, FF I, FF II, Structural Collapse Tech. II, Aerial Operator, Driver Operator, many more.

About Me:

41 married to Lynn for 15 years with three kids Trace 14, Claudia 10, & Jason 8. I'm very active in coaching. I coach varsity football @ the school where my kids attend. I coach B-Team Basketball, Baseball, & Softball. I enjoy all sports & have a collection of over 200 Code 3 Collectibles.

Day Job:

I'm the Special Operations Chief for my department so I work Mon-Fri.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It's the only thing I've ever known. My dad was a firefighter on the department I'm now with, and he died in the line of duty in May of 1973.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Like I said, my dad was a fireman, and died two weeks before my 6th birthday in 1973. It's the only job I've ever wanted to do!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing!!!!! Minimal Pay, having to take a back seat to the police when it comes to budget issues.