Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

17

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

City of Winston-Salem FD, NC

Years With Department/Agency

12

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.cityofwsfire.org

My Training:

FFII, Level II Instructor, Live Burn Instructor, HazMat Specialist, EMT,

About Me:

Started in Volunteer service. Earned my FFIII and Instructor's certification. Hired at City of WS Fire in 1995. Obtained rank of Captain of a Truck Company. Former Fire & Rescue Coordinator of local Community College.

Day Job:

Allied Veterans Post Owner on days off from City Fire

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://kellydare

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

looked like fun!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The closeness of a good crew

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Retirement issues. Firefighters being treated the same, Make EVERYONE do the job they were hired to do!!!