Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department, Training Officer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Plain Dealing Vol. Fire Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

25

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

We now have the town and 3 Fire Dist. covering the area. I was a vol. on the other Depts. but now we have a automatic mutual aid agreement so every dept. rolls to every structure fire in the area. I also work with Bossier Parish EMS on Medic 1

About Me:

Im 51 y/o married for the second time, 3 years so far this time. The first time lasted 25 years 6 months and she past away from Pancreadic Cancer, so I have a special angel looking over my shoulder.

Day Job:

Chief, Firefighter, Driver, Pump operator, Hoseman, Clean up

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://sumtinsburnin@yahoo.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

At the time the town covered 375 to 400 square miles and was very short handed, i joined and got my ems certifications so i could help out on the bandaid box and ended up staying

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I like being looked down on when things go wrong an being looked up to when things go right