Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

10

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Central Twps. Joint Fire Dist.

Years With Department/Agency

10

My Training:

Firefighter II, Haz-mat ops., Rope rescue tech, Red Card, Fire Inspector, 1403, and various others.

About Me:

Well I started my career later in life than most. I was 29 when I recieved my inital certification. As most of you know it has been an adventure since. I love to train and believe its better to be versed in a dicipline and not need it, than to need it and not know it!

Day Job:

FD

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Tired of spending my life working for thankless chuckle-heads. I came from a military family and wasnt willing to leave my kids behind to make a difference! Best decision I have ever made!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The unknown

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Manpower, Lack of quality training for small volley, and budget restricted departments, Availability of essential equipment for smaller depts. to perform their duties safely