Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

44

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Mount Laurel Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

Eighteen

Dept. Web Site:

http://Mount Laurel Fire.Org

Web Site:

http://Pine Hill Fire Rescue.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Remain semi Active with Pine Hill and interact with Mount Laurel as the past career Chief. Member of the Camden County Fire Marshal's Offcier Deputy Chief from 1978 threw 1991 when leaving to take the Chief spost in Mopunt Laurel.

My Training:

Ectensive continual training, Currentil teaching in the Fire Science degree program at the Camden County Community College. I have been teaching at the Camden County Fire Academy sine 1978 and currently coordinate the Fire Officers development program, Incidnet managment, and several other specialized classes

About Me:

fifty seven years old, wife two children ( One decesed). Grew up in a fire service family who instilled a passion for the service.

Day Job:

Retired

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://BDukes6236@Comcast.net

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family third generation

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Simple have a passion

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Budgetary conserns, Reduced manpower both career and volunteer. Attitute of newer members espeially as it pertains to training and commitment.