Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

19

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Lyford

Years With Department/Agency

19

My Training:

Firefighter I/II
Advanced EMT
Haz-Mat Awareness, Operations and Technician
Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics
Fire Officer I/II
Fire Investigator
NIMS 100, 200, 300, 700 and 800
Driver Operator
Fire Inspector I
Vehicle Extrication Technician
ILEA Pre-Basic

About Me:

joined the fire service in November of 1989 with the Lyford Volunteer Fire Department. In 1991 i was appointed Lieutenant with the department, obtained my Basic EMT certification in 1994. In the summer of 1994 i was hired full-time by Parke County EMS, obtained by Advanced EMT certifiation in 1996. In 1998 i was appointed as Assistant Chief of the Lyford Fire Department. In 1999 I was hired as a firefighter for the Clinton City Fire Department, i was also a volunteer firefighter with the City of Clinton and held the rank of Lieutenant for 2 years. In July of 2001 i was hired as a firefighter for a Military Installation, where i am still employed.
I am also an adjunct instructor with District 7.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To serve my community

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping those in the time of need

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training and Funding