Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

11

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Green Mountain Falls/Chipita Park Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

11

Dept. Web Site:

http://gmfcpfd.org

My Training:

FF-2, Haz-Mat Ops, NWCG FFT-1, First Responder

Day Job:

ATV/Snowmobile sales

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Addicted to adrenalin

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It's a good source of adrenalin, and you get a warn fuzzy feeling when you help those in need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of training/proper equipment directly affecting the way we operate on fire grounds/rescue scenes.
Lack of people willing to commit to volunteer fire service