Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

over 26 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Shreveport, Louisiana

Years With Department/Agency

over 26 yers

Dept. Web Site:

http://shreveportfire.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Prior to being hired by Shreveport, I was a volunteer firefighter for Keithville fire dept for about 5 years

My Training:

basic hazmat, Confined space rescue, ropes training for high angle rescue,was a paramedic and emt. Gave it up ,got tired of it all.Incident command training,the usual fire dept training

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/fireangel788

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Tried out for the job for my dad. I worked so hard to pass the physical agility test that once I did. I wasn't giving it up.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

helping people,

Top Issues Facing Responders:

lack of man power and money