Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

19

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Nome Volunteer Fire Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

19

My Training:

Certified Fire fighter one, automotive extrication instructor, Advanced First Aid and Cpr, NFPA Classes in Command and control of incident operations, fire officer strategies and tactics, ICS 100,200,400 ,700 Nims.
Many other classes and courses.

About Me:

Proprietor of my own busines5s for 10 yrs. , married 9 yrs., have two daughters, ages 3 and 6 yrs. One daughter has type 1 diabetes. I like snow machine riding, four wheeling, hunting, fishing, camping and other Alaska activities.
I would not trade being a volunteer fire fighter in this small community for any other public service job.

Day Job:

Nome Machine Works

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Because it has always fascinated me, and it was way to give something back to my community.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

it is my passion.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Not enough funding, manpower, equipment, training and/or hands on experience.