Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

30 yr retired now

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Portsmouth Fire & Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

thirty

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.portsmouthva.cov/fire/

My Training:

college, National Fire Academy, EMT Instructor, Founder and 1st President of the Southside Regional Academy which trains both municipal and federal firefighters.

About Me:

photography, carpentry, different art mediums, guitar & singing, motorcycle riding in hill country of Texas, canoeing, fishing, etc

Day Job:

photographer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

to make a difference

Why I Love Fire/EMS

see above

Top Issues Facing Responders:

safety, health, training