Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

18

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Wayside Fire

Years With Department/Agency

9

Dept. Web Site:

http://waysidevfd.org

My Training:

FF1
FF2
Hazmat Op
EMT
EVD
Rescue tech
ICS 100 , 200 , 300 , 400 , 700, 800

About Me:

Married with 2 kids, one daughter 18 thats in the Army, A son that stays on the Soccer field 24/7 and a wife that means the world to me. I love the fire dept. Theres not any other group in the world that stands up for each other and no one else that can come together so fast and make the worst event seem so calm and easy. we are the life to a lot of people, That one picture we bring out of a house fire can be the best gift a family may ever get. And thats just what we do!!

Day Job:

Plumbing Supervisor with the local schoolsystem

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Runs in the family

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding, Funding, Funding. everywhere around the world we all lack the money to do our job!