Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Fire / Arson Investigator

Years in Fire/EMS:

19

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Boise, Idaho

Years With Department/Agency

13

Dept. Web Site:

http://cityofboise.org

Web Site:

http://gardencity.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Eagle Fire and Rescue, a combination paid and volunteer department no providing fire protection for the City of Eagle and neighboring communities. Population of 15,000 people.

My Training:

IFSAC Fire fighter/Diver Operator. Idaho Emergency Medical Technicain. Hazmat Techican and Instructor. Primary training built around Fire origin and Cause investigation.

About Me:

I began in the Fire Service with Eagle Fire and Rescue in 1991. From that department I worked my way up Fire Officer. In 1996 I changed departments to North Ada County Fire and Rescue. During my years of service, I have trained for Stucture Fire Fighting, Arson Investigation, Hazardous Matertials, Trench Rescue, Water Rescue, Wild Land Fire Fighting and Emergency Medical Care. I enjoy instructing fire service classes in any subject and still able to work on the line.

Day Job:

Raising four minions

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I love helping people and working with elite groups.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people, especially little kids.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety issues regarding communications and standardized training. In our area, to many different groups working togehter on different channels and with different rules.