Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

9

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

City of Charleston, SC Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

3

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.local61.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

City of Columbus Division of Fire - Columbus, Ohio
Washington Township Fire Department - Dublin, Ohio
Washington Township Fire Department - Centerville, Ohio

My Training:

Charleston Fire Department
-SCOTT SCBA In House Technician
-Apparatus Committee
-Deputy Chief Advisory Committee
-Currently: Assistant Engineer - Tower Ladder 105
-Prior assignments - Engine 7 (now 107) and Engine 6 (now 106)



Journeyman Firefighter-Columbus
-Engine and Ladder Operator/Driver/Tillerman
Ladder 24, Engine 24, Ladder 28, Engine 3, Engine/Ladder 23, and Engine 19
-EMT
-Fire Inspector
-Honor Guard

About Me:

Extremely driven firefighter! Love the job. Constantly training and learning new skills within our profession. My wife and kids are my rock! True to my Brothers, regardless of department or area in our Country.

Day Job:

Assistant Engineer/Firefighter/EMT

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Lifelong Passion

Why I Love Fire/EMS

We stand for something greater than ourselves and selflessly help everyone in need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

New Pandemics in EMS care to watch for, e.g. H1N1.