Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

The Town Of Alabama Volunteer Fire Dept

Years With Department/Agency

21

My Training:

firefighter, CFR,

About Me:

I have been a proud member of the Alabama Fire Dept for 20 yrs. Am currently serving my 2nd year as Chief. I have held several positions from social to firematic offices. Other than my wife and kids, this is my life. I love doing it and hope to keep doing it for a long time.

Day Job:

Xerox customer service engineer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Basicly to give something back to my community. Funny thing is my wife is the one who actually encouraged me to join

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Thpeople I serve with

Top Issues Facing Responders:

lack of volunteers. Too many training hours. I believe in having as much training as is needed. But some of the requirements are getting out of hand. I also believe the biggest problem is the way we treat each other sometimes. Seems like people personal agendas can hinder the fire department.