Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

17

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Community Fire Company of Rising Sun, Rising Sun, Maryland

Years With Department/Agency

13

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.cfcrs.org

Web Site:

http://www.nist.gov

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Charlestown Volunteer Fire Company

My Training:

Firefighter I & II, Fire Officer I, Haz-Mat Technician, Haz-Mat Incident Commander, EMT-B, Rescue Technician, Fire Inspector I, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator - Pumper,

About Me:

17 Year member of Charlestown Fire Company
13 Year Member of the Community Fire Company of Rising Sun holding the following offices: EMS Lieutenant, Safety Officer, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family Tradition

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Coming home after every run!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of funding, Better PPE & better training