Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

15

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Bolivar City Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

7

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Mid-County Fire Protection District

My Training:

FF I&II, Haz-mat Awareness, first responder, Several MU classes and lots of hands on.

About Me:

Im just an old country boy from the Bootheel of Missouri. I grew up on a cotton farm and other than being a firefighter thats about the only other thing I know.

Day Job:

City of Bolivar Street Department

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

For the job

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Don't know just something about it

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recruitment, retention