Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Training Officer, Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

23

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cannonsburg Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

12

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Louisa Fire Department

About Me:

I am a 38 year old white male who is married to a great and understanding wife that deals with my strange and often gone from the house life. We have a 13 year old son that eats and breaths emergency services. In my relaxion time I enjoy playing xbox 360, watching action movies, and reading.

Day Job:

Regional Training Coordinator for the Kentucky Fire Commission

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help service the public as a volunteer firefighter at first in my community. Went onto college and received a degree in paramedicine. Then wanted to teach and now have a regional Training Directors job for the Kentucky Fire Commission.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

it is something different everyday

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training in general.
Retention of firefighters
recruitment of volunteers