What State do you live in?

MI

Type of Organization

Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function

Company Officer (Captain/Lt/Supervisor), Training Officer/Training Chief/Instructor, Fire Marshal/Inspector, First Repsonder

Years in Fire/EMS:

18

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Elsie Area Fire and Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

5

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.elsiefd.com/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Ashley Volunteer Fire Dept
Ovid Middlebury Fire Dept

My Training:

Fire investigator
Water rescue certified
Liquid Propane emergencies
Drivers training Dept instructor
haz mat operations
vehicle Extrication extrodeneer
fire I & II
Medical First responder
Lieutentant
Training offer
MEdical officer

About Me:

single father of one son I go for jeep rides! and when weather permits, WIND THEREPY! hope on the bike and ride! I hunt fish camp, shoot guns and bows, bon fires and mess around in the garage fixing and making things, nothing in particular, just about anything.

Day Job:

CDL driver

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=elsie%20area%20fire%20...

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted to make a difference in my community, I wanted to serve the people I see,know,or don't know. I wasn't able to serve my country do to an injury in high school, so I felt becoming a fire fighter and medical First responder was the closest thing to serving, I've done it for around 18 year, and now my son who I have raised solo since he was just 5 months old is following in my footsteps. He is currenly going through Fire School currently. I must have done something right.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

being able to meet all walks of life. helping a friend to a stranger, helping people at their worst days

Top Issues Facing Responders:

holding in critical incidents that are bothering them, all I have to say is whatever you do, DO NOT HOLD IT IN! no one will think any less of you! everyone has their breaking points, talk about it no matter how embarrest you may be. People will not think your a less of a first responder.