Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Battalion Chief / Division Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

21

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Williamson County Fire Prot. Dist.

Years With Department/Agency

2/2011=5 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://wcfpd.net

Web Site:

http://jacksoncountyema.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

City of Murphysboro FD (4 years)
DeSoto Twp. Fire Prot. Dist. (14 years)

My Training:

Firefighter II, Firefighter III, Fire Officer I, Fire Service Vehicle Operator Trainer, Instructor I, Instructor II, Hazmat Ops, ARFF, Tech Rescue Awareness, Vehicle Machinery Operations

About Me:

I love my family and friends! Family and friends are the foundation of life. I am pretty easy going and get along with just about anybody. I take great pride in being a firefighter. I love teaching and try to teach people not only the course...but what not to do by learning from their own and other peoples mistakes and experiences.

Day Job:

Jackson County EMA

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It's in the blood! I couldn't wait until the next FD meeting after I turned 14 to become a junior member.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Driving issues. Please get familiar with Traffic Incident Management & also drivers training.