What State do you live in?

MO

Type of Organization

Paid Fire Department

Job Function

Company Officer (Captain/Lt/Supervisor)

Years in Fire/EMS:

40

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Community Fire Protection District

Years With Department/Agency

35

Dept. Web Site:

http://communityfpd.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Abbott Amb. Service
Rock Township Amb. District
Mercy Ambulance Service
Arch Air Medical Service

My Training:

EMT-P
RN
FF1/FF2
Fire Inspector
Fire Instructor
Fire Investigator/ Arson Investigator
Fire Evaluator
Fire Officer ! & 2
B.S. Fire Science and Administration

About Me:

Married for 35 years to my loving wife who has put up with a lot from me. I have 3 children( all in the medical fields) and 6 grandkids. Started the Emergency services in rural areas working for the local funeral home who was the primary emergency service for the area and now work in a urban/suburban setting in St. Louis County

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I got hooked by "Emergency" (thanks Jonny and Roy) and Junior Firefighter program at the local firehouse when I was much younger. I have loved every minute of it since though some days tougher than other but still wouldn't have wanted it any other way.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

always learning something new and never a dull moment

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Budgetary issues, many younger personnel just starting in the services don't have the same sense of commitment as we did back in the day. differences in work ethic