Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

24

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Denton Fire/Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

21

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.cityofdenton.com

Web Site:

http://www.gearcleaningsolutions.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

USAF Crash/Rescue 1987-1991
Lubbock, Tx EMS Paramedic 1989-1991

My Training:

Firefighter for 24 yrs, Paramedic for 23 yrs, Promoted to Captain in 2003. Current Officer on Truck Company, Haz-Mat Technician, Structural Collapse Technician, Certified in High/Angle Rope Rescue, Confined Space, Trench Rescue, Heavy Machinery Vehicle Extrication, Rescue systems 1. Current member of Swift Water Rescue team, Swift Water Boat Operator, member of Texas Task Force 1 Swift Water Strike Team. PPE Officer for department for 8 years, NFPA 1851 inspector certification.

About Me:

Born and raised in Allen, TX. Married to my beautiful wife for 13 years. I have 4 kids and 2 dogs.

Day Job:

Captain/Paramedic and Account Rep for GCS, Dallas, TX

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Always wanted to be a Firefighter, thank you Johnny and Roy

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love to help people and I love the adrenaline rush

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety, pay, retirement insurance, PPE cleaning (the silent Killer thanks to carcinogens)