Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Captain, EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

32

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Louisville, KY

Years With Department/Agency

25

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.stmatthewsfd.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

McCulloch VFD
Utica VFD

My Training:

EMT, since 1979
Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Instructor
Charter Member / Lead Instructor for Jefferson County (KY) Water Rescue Team
Fire Instructor-State of KY
Fire Inspector-State of KY
Incident Safety Officer-Suppression
IFSAC FF I & II
IFSAC Driver Operator-Pumper
IFSAC Mobile Water Supply
IFSAC Fire Officer I
All the NIMS "stuff", of course!

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I'm third generation of firefighting brothers. Both of my sons serve, one in the fire service and the other in the military.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

We have the greatest job in the world!