Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Training Officer, Lieutenant, Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

8 Years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Swanton Village Fire Dept. Swanton Vermont

Years With Department/Agency

8 Years

My Training:

FF II
Haz-Mat OPS
Extrication Specialist

About Me:

I am the Lead Advisor in our Department's Explorer Program Post 832

Day Job:

Power Plant Operator

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I have always been interested in helping my community, I finaly joined the Swanton Village Fire Dept. in Oct. 2000. I became F.F. I in March of 2001. The State of Vt. offered F.F. II for the first time in 2005 I was fortunate to be in the Inaugural Class of 16 and Graduated in March of 2005. I like the fact that I have the opportunity to make somebody's worst day a little better

Why I Love Fire/EMS

"Making Someone's Worst Day A Little Better"

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recruitment & Retainment