Type of Organization

Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

Administrative Staff / Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

1978

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

TN Division of Forestry

Years With Department/Agency

4

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Retired from National Park Service with 30 years of service. Served as Fire Management Officer and other positions.

My Training:

Prescribed and Wildland fire suppression.

About Me:

I presently serve as the TN Division of Forestry's Prevention and Firewise Coordinator and State Liason for the Firewise program. I welcome communications about Firewise, Fire Prevention, prescribed fire, fire ecology, fire safety, and wildland urban interface issues.

Day Job:

My work with the TN Division of Forestry

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Because of my interest in working on prescribed fire and wildland fire suppression.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I enjoy sharing Firewise/Prevention information and working on prescribed and wildfires.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Maintaining effective communications with others during the entire incident.