Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Sergeant

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Harperwoods Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

25

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Gratoit twp. fire dept.

My Training:

U-of Michigan Fire Training, U-of Michigan trainning on care of of the critical injured.

About Me:

I had a heart attack and was forced to retire, It was the worst day of my life.This was the first job that I had that I looked forward to going to work I loved the excitment, bonding with my unit and serveing my comumity.. A perfect job if ever there was one.I miss being a FF every day. I retired in 1972 and am 85 years old God bless all our Firefighters Hang in there;;;;;;;;;

Day Job:

retired

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I got a taste for fire fighting while in the USNavy and liked it.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Its the greatest Job in the world

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Smaller fire crews, combined detartments, and tax payers that don't realy know what firefighters have to know and do.