Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department, Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

32

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Wheeling Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

31

My Training:

Fire, EMS, Rescue, Haz-Mat, Management, BA.

About Me:

Busy all the time.

Day Job:

Business Continuity Coordinator

Relationship Status:

Separated

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Professional fire department needed firefighters and at ninteen years old, I thought I was the man for the job. I thought it would be a job that I would like. Little did I know that it would become a career that I would love.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It gave me a chance to help others. There are a multitude of reasons on every occasion to give it your best shot. It's important work done by wonderful groups of people.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety of responders, technology applications, funding for firefighter safety, continued training opportunities.