Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

10

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Mount Vernon Fire Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

3

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Rose Bud Fire Department and Floyd/Romance Fire Department.

My Training:

Intro,PPE,Wildlands,Pump Operations,Weather Spotter,First Responder,Hoses,Ladders,Water Supply,Arson Detection,Communications,Structure Fire I.

About Me:

I am married and have four kids 18,17,11,and 8.Not only are my wife and I both firefighters,but we are also Ministers.My wife has been a firefighter for 2 years.

Day Job:

Minister

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My grandfather died of a heart attack when I was 18 and all I could do was stand and watch.I said then that given the opportunity,I would become a firefighter/first responder so I could help people.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I am helping others in the community.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Response Time and getting people to respond.