Type of Organization

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

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

6 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

turtlecreek twp fire/ems

Years With Department/Agency

6 years

My Training:

firefighter level 2
emt advanced
certified rope operation tech
driver/engineer

About Me:

I am 48 years old. I have three children and one stepchild. my youngest is 9 yo. my oldest is 28 and in the air force. I love helping other people and have a close relationship with all the crew at the station. I have a wife of 18 yrs. I am blessed with a good family.

Day Job:

warren correctional Inst. Ohio Dept of Corrections

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined to give something back to our community. I am a volunteer for the township. I enjoy the fact that every call is different and I am glad to be able to make a difference in our community.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It's always different, and I love being able to help others

Top Issues Facing Responders:

I think safety is the top priorty facing most responders. with new technology comes more challenging issues, especially in auto crashes