Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Sergeant, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

19

Years With Department/Agency

19 yrs

Dept. Web Site:

http://Lake Missaukee Fire.org

Web Site:

http://Missaukee EMS.org

My Training:

Firefighter1, Arson Investigation, Fire Officer 1
HazMat Ops, Extrication, AG rescue, ect
EMT-B, EMT-S, EMT-P

About Me:

Just a regulay guy, I like the Detroit Tigers, science fiction, and fishing.Getting a chance to make a difference helping people makes a day. Fascinated by old cemeteries, poetry and the stories people tell.

Day Job:

City Superintendent of Lake City (janitor and babysitter)

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Wanted to be able to give back to my community, then got caught up in the Emergency services community.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The people, some of the neatest people in the world are EMTs or firefighters.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

How to keep a skilled and interested force of available personnel, and maintain a schedule of training that is family prohibitive.