Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Battalion Chief / Division Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

19

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Bluffton Township Fire District, Bluffton, SC

Years With Department/Agency

15

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.blufftonfd.com

About Me:

Grew up here and spent most of my life in Hilton Head & Bluffton. Seen alot of changes, some good, some not so good. You can't stop progress, maybe slow it down but thats it. Started as a volunteer in 1992, became paid in 1995, now BC of Maintenance Division.

Day Job:

Responsibilities include: fleet / equipment maintenance and replacement.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I had a brother who was killed in a single car accident, near our home. We had a station 1/2 a mile from the house and his accident was almost a mile down the road. We didn't have many volunteers, so after the accident, I recruited 2 of my neighbors and we joined. I know that I nor anyone else may have saved him, but maybe we can help somebody else!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It's exciting, challenging, rewarding and most of all educational!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Ever growing demographics which adds even more challenges day to day.