Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant, Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

10

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Shelby County Fire Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

February 17, 1999 to February 17, 2009

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.localfirehouse.com/department/17793.html

My Training:

Too numerous to list.

About Me:

I retired February 17, 2009. I hope I am leaving the fire service better than I found it and those behind me do the same.
I served 12 terms as Secretary for the Shelby County Firefighters Association and 7 terms as FD Secretary.
2007 Distinguished Service Award
2007 Grateful Service Award
2005 Distinguished Service Award
2004 Firefighter of the Year
1999 Pusher of the Year
1992 - 1998 Disaster Chairman, Shelby County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
My sons are both certifed FF's and EMS.
My daughter is married to a FF in the US Air Force.
I am blessed to have a very supportive wife.

Day Job:

Licensed Realtor

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://davidkfleming.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To serve those of my community who served me.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Of the integrity and character of those with whom I served!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Ever increasing training demands. Will there ever be enough funds? God bless those who give of their time, earn a living, raise a family and do not forget about the wife!