Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer, Safety Officer, Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Sumpter Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

On and Off since 1981

My Training:

structural FFI,Wildland interface FFI,hazmat,Training/Safety officer for Sumpter Fire Department.

Day Job:

Tactical Tender Wildland FireFighter Contractor for USFS

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I felt it was my duty to help my neighbors and friends to save lives and property if at all possible.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the feeling you get when the job is done well and things go right.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The problem of training people and being able to keep them in the service of Firefighting.