What State do you live in?

NV

Type of Organization

Trade or Professional Organization

Job Function

Fire Marshal/Inspector

Years in Fire/EMS:

35 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Diamond Resorts International-Chief Fire and Safety Inspector

Years With Department/Agency

5 years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Past Fire Chief Concord Township, Elkhart, Indiana
Past Fire Chief Champion Township, Warren, Ohio
Past Fire Chief Scott Township, Evansville, Indiana
Past Asst. Fire Chief, Winona, Minnesota
Past Fire Prevention Specialist, Vineland, New Jersey
Past Firefighter/Driver, Marmora, New Jersey

My Training:

Firefighter 2, EMT-B, Fire Officer, Fire Inspector 2, Fire Instructor 2/3, Haz. Mat Operations, Fire Investigator, ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800, Fire Protection Specialist, High-Angle, Confined Space, Cold Water rescue, EVOC, Safety Officer and Driver Operator.

About Me:

Devoted to the fire and rescue service. Involved in firefighter training for many years and have trained hundreds of firefighters. Many of these firefighters have gone onto become Chief Officer's. Been very satisfying to have been a part in so many firefighter's careers.

Day Job:

Corporate Chief Fire and Life Safety Inspector

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

3rd generation firefighter. Devoted to help my community, to serve those in need, to assist others during disasters and emergencies.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Grew up in the family of firefighters.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staying safe with the new lightweight construction, faster developing intense fires, accountability, retention in the fire service, education for promotion and college degree programs.