Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

27

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Russiaville,Indiana

Years With Department/Agency

12

Dept. Web Site:

http://russiavillevfd.googlepages.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Christiana Volunteer Fire Company, Millcreek Volunteer Fire Company

My Training:

over 3,500 hours of fire,rescue,and ems training Fire Officer 1

About Me:

Worked my way through the ranks from rookie through the whole gambit to chief. Moved to Indiana in 96 from Delaware and joined Russiaville the best of the best in my eyes.

Day Job:

Safety Technician

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

In the blood, Grandfather,Father and Brothers were and are Volunteer Firefighters Adrenaline junkie

Why I Love Fire/EMS

helping make a difference in peoples lives. Brotherhood, Networking and continuous improvement in the fire service

Top Issues Facing Responders:

recruitment and retention, LODD's