Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Battalion Chief / Division Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

30

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Atlanta Fire Rescue Department

Years With Department/Agency

29

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.atlantaga.gov

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Fayette County Fire and Emergency Services

My Training:

State of Florida Fire Fighter (1979)
State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician
State of Georgia Paramedic
State of Georgia Firefighter, Fire Instructor, Hazardous Materials Technician, Airport Fire Fighter, NIMS 200, 300, 400, 700, 800, Chemical and Biological Response (U.S. Army, Dugway, UT.). Radiological Emergencies (Bechtel Nevada, Mercury Training Site, Las Vegas,NV), Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, NFA
(Many more unable to be recalled)

About Me:

Avid about life in general. Extreme family man and child of God. Love to travel, golf, hunt, fish and salve to my secondary job as Track Services Emergency medical Supervisor, Atlanta Motor Speedway. Excited about finally retiring from the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department this year.

Day Job:

Fire Battalion Chief

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Making a positive impact upon people who have had a negative, traumatic event in their lives and helping to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by that event. A career to be proud of.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It is my calling in life

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety, Training and the financial strains facing the Fire Service in the current global and national economy.