Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

26

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

City of Dry Ridge KY

Years With Department/Agency

8

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.drfd.com

Web Site:

http://www.kctcs.edu

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Kentucky Speedway F.A.S.T 2003-present

Carroll County KY EMS 2006-current

Verona KY Fire/EMS 1982/2007

My Training:

Bachelor's Degree Industrial Education

Licensed Paramedic

IFSAC FFI/FFII
IFSAC FFI/FFII Evaluator
IFSAC Instructor I

About Me:

Career firefighter/medic with a background of 27yrs experience in the automotive industry, first as a service tech and then as an instructor for a major auto maker.

Early 50s with 21yo twin godsons, the younger of which is a Marine, and a 7yo goddaughter.

Day Job:

Cith of Dry Ridge F.D., 24/48 shift

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Giving something back to my town one night a week on a volunteer ambulance.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

STAFFING/MEMBERSHIP, esp for volunteer/combination departments due to family and work requirements versus training and department requirements

EDUCATION, staying current on building construction and new vehicle technology advances.