Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter, First Responder, Driver / Engineer, Chaplain

Years in Fire/EMS:

18

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Bay City Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

12

My Training:

Haz Mat
Industrial Firefighting
Residential Firefighting
SCBA
Rescue (Jaws, Air bags, RIT)
Honor Guard

About Me:

53 yrs. old, college degree, Asst. Chaplain. married 30 yrs,. 2 children, 2 grandchildren, 1 on the way, absolutely enjoy firefighting, volunteering, training, teaching, comaraderie, etc...,

Day Job:

Senior Safety Specialist at a Nuclear Power Plant

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To serve the community and as an advancement opportunity for my job.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I enjoy all aspects of the job. Responding, interior firefighting, operating, being a member of the BCVFD Honor Guard, attending social and community functions as a representative of the BCVFD, teaching and attending schools to promote fire safety and firefighitng as an opportunity to serve the community.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

For volunteer organizations:
Community financial support for all types of equipment
Incentive compensation
Member dropouts