Type of Organization

Military/Federal Response Agency

Job Function

Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

22

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

USDA Forest Service FAM

Years With Department/Agency

20

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/

My Training:

I have training in Search and Rescue, Swiftwater Rescue, Helo-Rescue, EMT, Firefighting, and Field Operations

About Me:

I coach football at a highschool, I own a business selling industrial supplies and safety supplies, I love volunteering when I can. I love to cook. I love to weightlift and train for ff.

Day Job:

Selling industrial supplies

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

When I was little kids picked on me. The Chief in Milwaukie would let me hang out with him so I wouldnt get beat up. I always remember how he was a hero. I wanted to be a hero like him.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people on their worse day. Trying to make life better

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Gov. support with regards to technology and equipment.