Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Richland Fire

Years With Department/Agency

20

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Dawson Fire and Squad, Earlington Fire and Rescue, St. Charles Fire, Grapevine Fire. KenAmerican Resources Fire Brigade

My Training:

Extensive

Day Job:

Coal Miner

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was raised to help others first by my grandfather. This is the way I thanked him for his gift.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Laws and regulations without government financial support.