Type of Organization

Military/Federal Response Agency

Job Function

Safety Officer, Fire / Arson Investigator, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, EMT - Basic, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Other Emergency Services Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

26

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Fort Gordon Fire Protection and Prevention Division

Years With Department/Agency

6

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

USMC Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting; 20 years.

My Training:

Too much!

About Me:

Avid outdoors sportsman. Volunteer for a youth program called the C.S.R.A. Young Marines for boys and girls from the age of 8 until they finish high school. Married so far for a 21 years and counting; 3 young-uns, oldest son in USMC stationed in NC, next oldest son still at home working, and daughter still in school.

Day Job:

Fire Inspector

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Luck of the draw when I joined the USMC.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Too long in the tooth to get it out of my blood now...

Top Issues Facing Responders:

You name it. All issues are "Top" when it comes to LODD.