Type of Organization

Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

Training Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

15 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Mississippi State Fire Academy-Jackson, MS

Years With Department/Agency

8 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://doi.state.ms.us/fireacad

Web Site:

http://reservoirfire.com

My Training:

Firefighter/EMT-Basic, Driver/Operator, Fire Instuctor, Fire Officer, Fire Investigator, Smoke Diver (MS Fire Academy), Airport Firefighter, Haz Mat Tech., Rope Rescue, Certified Advanced Rescue Tech. (MS Fire Academy), Bachelor of Science-Fire Protection Technology-University of Memphis

About Me:

I have been doing this job for 15 years and love it. I am currently working full time as an Instructor for the MS Fire Academy and work part time for Reservoir Fire Department.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I have always enjoyed helping others that were in trouble.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Bringing some kind of order to people's worst day, and teaching firefighters how to do the job safely!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Change and too many deaths in the fire service profession.