Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief, Training Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

24

Years With Department/Agency

14

Dept. Web Site:

http://beechislandfire.net

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Bath Fire Dept., Jackson Fire Dept., Jackson First Alert Rescue Squad, Aiken County Combined Agency Rescue Team (C.A.R.T.)

My Training:

NFPA FF II, NR First Responder, Engineer, SC Fire Academy Chief Fire Officer, Technical Rescue (confined space, hi/lo angle), ASHI Instructor for Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR\AED, First Aid, etc.

About Me:

39 y/o Christian male in committed relationship. I have a 12 y/o son from only past marriage. Enjoy Southern Gospel Music, photography (especially fire related), boating, camping, playing guitar & piano, big aviation buff.

Day Job:

Shift Supervisor @ local industry

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My grandfather was the Chief Commissioner for the first department which I joined as a cadet. I was fascinated by the fire service when I would visit the stations with him. When I was old enough to join as a cadet I was hooked for life.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Family/ Brotherhood environment

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staying safe as dangers of job increase. Retaining members as physical & training requirements become much more stringent