Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief, Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

12

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

La Porte City Fire Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

11

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Hills Fire Department

My Training:

FF1
EMT-B
Hazmat Operations
Farm Medic
Advance Auto Extrication
Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator

About Me:

Currently Asst. Fire Chief
7 years as EMT-B
5 years as First Responder
12 years as FF1

Day Job:

Distribution Center Mezzanine Lead - Ferguson Inc.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My dad was a volunteer firefighter. He told many stories and they would always interest me more in the fire service. I took it one step further and became a EMT-B / Firefighter. The thrill of the siren, the adrenaline of attacking the red stuff, the members of my department, and of course the constant thank you's from the community have all made me proud to be associated with such a proud profession,

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Community response to you, always appreciative of the tough job you do.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recruitment and retention of volunteers for rural fire departments