Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Grand Rapids Fire Dept

Years With Department/Agency

15

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.yourfiretraining.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Walker Fire Dept

My Training:

FFI,FFII,FOIII, EMT-B, Rope,CSR,Trench,Collapse Light to Heavy, Heavy Rigger, Taskforce Leader USAR team and more

Day Job:

Owner of your Fire training

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.yourfiretraining.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was in the Coast Guard and joined a volunteer fire company and eventually was discharged and became a career firefighter 12 yrs ago.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

all of it

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Health and Safety and reducing of the force, all depts are getting smaller, job duties are growing