Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Battalion Chief / Division Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Antonia Fire Protection District

Years With Department/Agency

22

Dept. Web Site:

http://AntoniaFire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Strike team Officer with the Jefferson/Franklin County UASI Strike Team 5 Heavy Rescue Team

My Training:

Graduate St.Louis County Fire Academy class 37, Fire Officer I-II, Mo Division Of Fire Safety and National Fire Academy Fire Officer certified, USAR Specialized Technical Rescue all aspects, Rapid Intervention tactics Instructor, Mo Division Of Fire Safety Instructor, Hazmat specialist,Mo-EMT, IFSTA Driver/Operator Instructor

About Me:

I hold the rank of Battalion Chief with the Antonia Fire Protection District. As commander of the "B" shift Im in charge of our crew and the three engine houses within our community, also in charge of our USAR team within our department established by FEMA. I enjoy teaching in our county for Rapid Intervention team tactics, IFSTA Driver/Operator, and various courses within the Jefferson County Fire Academy. I enjoy Drag racing as my hobby, and spending time with my family as much as possible.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

The attraction of serving the community and helping others was a driving force for me joining the Department.
And the Fire Apparatus of course

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Whats not to love helping your fellow Brother/Sisiter

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing, Departmental cutbacks/funding. Tough economical times, Generational gaps and respect within ranks of organizations.