Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

26

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Gillam Fire & Ambulance

Years With Department/Agency

6 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://townofgillam

Web Site:

http://Manitoba Hydro

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Manitoba Hydro Kelsey Gernerating Station
Manitoba Hydro Winnipeg River Generating Stations
Manitoba Hydro Selkrik Generating Station
Manitoba Hydro jempeg Generating Station
Manitoba Hydro Limestone Generating Station

My Training:

Level 1 fire fighter certified {ifsac credited}
Level 2 Fire fighter
Incident Command
Safety Officer {ifsac credited}
Fire Investigator {ifsac credited}
EMT

About Me:

Love hunting, fishing, sports, but will soon retire so I need something to do in retirement , so I will find a small Dept to assist until I can't doit any more.

Day Job:

Work as a Safety officer For Manitoba Hydro

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help others and I enjoy learning and teaching others. It was an oppourtunity to do both.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Keeps me busy and I still think that there is not enough ready to help so I keep going!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Finding voulnteers and keeping them interested and well trained.