Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

14

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Buncombe Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

14

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Women's & Firefighter Auxiliary of Buncombe
Village Trustee of Buncombe
MABAS
Coal Belt Association of Southern Illinois

My Training:

On the Job Training, Haz-mat classes, Nims, various firefighter classes

About Me:

Chief for 1 year, Assistant chief for 5 years & total years firefighter for 14 years. I have 2 grandchildren and 2 sons.

Day Job:

Nurse

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help my community as we were short on firefighters. I started out doing paper work for the Chief.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Being able to help the residents of my community