Type of Organization

N/A

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

48

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Chair Fire Technology Houston Community College

Years With Department/Agency

9

Dept. Web Site:

http://HCCS.edu

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Retired from Houston Fire Department as Senior Captain
Retired from Bellaire Fire Department as Fire Chief

My Training:

Housotn fire department 21 years AAS degree Houston Community College Bachelor of Science University of Houston.
Bellaire Fire Dept. M.A. Public Administration University of Houston Graduate Executive Fire Officer NFA

Day Job:

Chair Fire Technology Houston Community College

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://rufus.summers@att.net

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family tradition

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I get to past on experience and Knowledge to students

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety in Fire fighting
Diversity in the Fire Service
Training for responders
Training for Company Officers