Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Secretary / Treasurer

Years in Fire/EMS:

32

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Clarence Center Volunteer Fire Co. Inc

Years With Department/Agency

32

Dept. Web Site:

http://ccvfc.com

My Training:

FF Essentials, initial attack, prep for command, pump ops auto extrication, evoc haz mat and a few more over the last few years

About Me:

Worked my way up the chain of command holding all three assistant chiefs positions then finally chief. moved to the executive branch as a director and now the treasurer. I tend to be outspoken and say whats on my mind. I don't have a problem with change. I respect my senior members and work with them as well as the younger to blend new ideas without totally discarding the old. I like to think I am the voice of reason when things get heated.

Day Job:

Insurance Broker for the Northwoods Corp. Potter Harris & Scherrer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family tradition

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Its my community and I'm there to help. Oh yeah the friendships are irreplaceable.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training, with proper training comes everything the firefighter needs in order to protect life, property and keep himself safe. Unfortunately the state , county and feds seem to talk out of both sides of their mouth. The left says first responders do a fantastic job and we owe them a great deal. while the right cuts funding to balance the budget. Thank God our fire departments are run my intellegent resourceful people who have adapted and can still get the job done. It is a pity that in the smaller communities our brothers and sisters have to struggle with outdated equipment and rely on donated or nearly donated trucks and turnout gear.