Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Secretary / Treasurer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Chaplain

Years in Fire/EMS:

54

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

WEST LEXINGTON FIRE & RESCUE

Years With Department/Agency

22

Dept. Web Site:

http://WESTLEXINGTONFD.COM

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

CHESAPEAKE BEACH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT

My Training:

FFI &II, HAZMAT OPERATIONS, CERTIFIED SAFETY OFFICER, INSTRUCTOR, EMT BASIC

About Me:

ON JANIARY 1 2008 I BEGAN MY RETIREMENT FROM FIRE DEPT AND BEGAN DRAWING MY PENSION, BUT STILL REMAIN ACTIVE IN THE RESCUE SQUAD

Day Job:

RETIRE

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I began as a volunteer at Chesapeake Beach Va in 1954 and have continue to be a member in fire dept since. I wanted to serve my community and make a difference in peoples lives.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I AM GIVING BACK TO MY COMMUNITY

Top Issues Facing Responders:

COST OF LIVING MAKES IT EXTEMELY HARD FOR VOLUNTEERS TO RESPOND AT ALL TIMES AS EMPLOYERS ARE NOT AS CONCERNED AS YEARS BACK. RAINING TAKES MANY HOURS OF SCHOOL AND IT IS HARD TO FIND THE TME TO ATTEND SCHOOL AND WORK A JOB.