Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

21 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Clio Area Fire Authority

Years With Department/Agency

9 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.cliofire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Burton Fire Department Burton, Michigan

My Training:

FFI,FFII,FOI,Haz Mat OP,

About Me:

Became a member of the Burton Fire Department in 1985, Served until Oct. 1998, joined the Clio Area Fire Authority in Feb. of 1999. Joined the Genesee County Haz Mat team in 2005. Went to the National Fire Academy in 2001 & 2003. Attended the Fire Science Academy in Reno , Nevada in 2005

Day Job:

Body shop detailer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My father, brother, & grandfather have been in the fire service. I wanted to continue the traidition.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping my community in there time of need

Top Issues Facing Responders:

preparing for the next terrorist attack, & budget problems