Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Public Information Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

2

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

State Emergency Service of New South Wales

Years With Department/Agency

2

Dept. Web Site:

http://armidale-dumaresq.ses.nsw.gov.au/

My Training:

Qualified with the SES in all general rescue and storm skills, plus operations centre and media training.

Being an old fart I concentrate on media, communications, and operations centre work, and tend to leave the gritty stuff to the young bloods.

About Me:

Retired 3 years ago after a career which included banking, IT, and organising for an industrial union.

I now devote my time to a simple married life, with some emphasis on family and community activites.

After years of thinking about it , my economic philosophy boils down to two three-word sentences - "money is overrated", and, "screw the Jones's".

Politically I am left-of-centre, what my American friends would call a "liberal' - I would say a "bleeding heart liberal", and I wear that badge with pride.

On the religious front my position is one of deep scepticism about all forms of organised religion.

I know the photo is a bit out of date, but I looked good back in 1954, and it's been pretty much downhill ever since.

Day Job:

Retired

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I saw this as a way in which I could use the skills gained over my working life to serve my community.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The value continuing sense that I am using my time in a way which is both manifestly useful and appreciated by the wider community.