Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

President / Administrator / Commissioner, Lieutenant, EMT - Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

11

Years With Department/Agency

3

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Osage County Fire District #5 - Lyndon (Current) 3 yrs
Osage County Fire District #6 - Burlingame (Past) 8yrs

My Training:

FF-I, Haz-mat Ops, Extrication, Kansas EMT-I, PHTLS, PALS, CPS Technician, CDL class A

About Me:

When I am not working, which is never, I run calls for my fire department, spend a lot of time working at the station, doing maintenance, scheduling training, and am president of the Fire Board. In my free time, I spend time with the kids, and family. I am also in the process of remodeling my house.

Day Job:

Coffey County EMS

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined the fire department to repay the department and community for all the help that they had done for my family in the past.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I have the chance to help others in need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding for proper equipment to keep us safe.