Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

35

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Tempe, AZ Fire

Years With Department/Agency

10

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Rural/Metro FD (Scottsdale, AZ) - 3 Years
Fairfield, CT ECC (9-1-1 PSAP) - 11 Years

My Training:

FFI, FFII, EMT, Paramedic

About Me:

After firefighting/EMS, I managed a 9-1-1 PSAP for 11 years, consulted for 8 years, and now work for the State managing the 9-1-1 system and radio interoperability systems.

Day Job:

Emergency Telecommunications Manager for the CT Office of Statewide Emergency Telecommunications

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I thought it would be "cool." Little did I know...

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Doing a job that I loved

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety and Staffing