Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

35

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Nevada Test Site Fire & Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

10

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

USAF-4 years 1976-1980
Springfield Twp (Ohio) Volunteer fire department 1978-2000
EG&G Special Projects - DoD fire department 20 years 1980-2000

My Training:

Fire Officer I, Instructor II, Driver Operator, Inspector I, Haz-Mat Tech., EMT-I

About Me:

Married with 2 children, both seerving in the USAF. Hobbies include camping and fishing.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Enjoy serving and the challenges. Also, I have to admit that Johnny Gage and Roy DeSoto from "Emergency!" piqued my interest as a child.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Every day offers new and unique challenges

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Doing more with less. Budget cuts mean we do w/out new and helpful technology and leaner (or no) pay raises offer personnel challenges.