Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Lockport Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

3

Web Site:

http://www.loopllc.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

First started my career with the Cut Off Volunteer Fire Dept. in 1985. Left that department in 1997 as Asst Chief and moved to another city. Joined the Larose Volunteer Fire Dept. where i served as Fire Chief for the last 7 years. Joined the Lockport Volunteer Fire Department 1 year ago.

My Training:

Certified L.S.U. Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Firefighter III, Haz-Mat Awarness, Haz-Mat Operations, E.T.S. Certified Haz-Mat Technician. V.F.I.S. Emergency Vehicle Driving Instructor. Training at L.S.U. in Rapid Intervention Team.

About Me:

Just retired my E.M.T.-Basic after 14 years of E.M.S. service. Joined a local vol. fire dept. at age 16, worked my way up the ranks. Joined my present dept. in 1996, became the fire chief in 1999.

Day Job:

Maintenance Technician

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Joined the local Volunteer Fire Dept. in high school with my best friend whose father and brothers were members.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping the community.