Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

18

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Mackay Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

18

My Training:

B S in Fishery Resources. Advanced Firefighter: mostly local training. Have completed four classes at Natl. Fire Academy

About Me:

Married, 3 adult children. My son joined our department while in high school. He currently is a Navy pilot.
I am active in local church. I coach wrestling: little kids through high school.
Serve on boards of several local and regional organizations.

Day Job:

City Public Works Supervisor

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

to serve my neighbors and community. I was working with the Fire department as the Water system operator.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Satisfaction from helping others. Comraderie with other firefighters.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

For volunteers: time commitment, especially with all the other training we need besides fire.