Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

31

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Branchville Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Squad, Inc

Years With Department/Agency

31: 12-19-74 to 12-19-05

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.bvfco11.com

Web Site:

http://www.dcfd.com

My Training:

NFPA Level II Haz-Mat; NFPA Fire Officer III; Certified Training Officer; Certified Chief Fire Officer; CPR/AED

About Me:

Born 11-15-1958. Yes, I am about to turn 50!! Where did all the years go. Never had any regrets about being a volunteer firefighter/fire chief. They were, in fact, the best years of my life. I really never intended to stop volunteering, but the Florida bug bit me and, voila -- here I am!! I do get home at least once a year to play golf, see old friends, and, more importantly, go to DC to visit the best firefighters in the Nation!!!

Day Job:

Fire-Rescue dispatcher, Palm Beach County, Florida

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It was my calling. In my hometown VFD, our family has been an integral part of the Company since its inception in 1924.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It's a calling

Top Issues Facing Responders:

No brainer: firefighter safety