Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Battalion Chief / Division Chief, First Responder

Years in Fire/EMS:

13

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

North Lenoir Dept. of Fire and Rescue Kinston, NC

Years With Department/Agency

5

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.northlenoirvolfiredept.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Sandy Bottom Vol. Fire and Rescue

My Training:

NCFFI/Medical Responder/Rescue Diver/Several Extrication from vehicle to heavy to bus./Hazmat Ops./Leadership I and II/RIT/Working on finishing up my RT and 4 more classes for FF II/ Three classes away from finishing up NC Driver Operator.

About Me:

I grow up around the fire service with my father. He was a capt. until he retired when i was 12. My brother and I have been in the fire service our whole life. I join Sandy Bottom when i was 14 becoming the first Jr. Firefigther Lt. for the Department. I moved from that department to across the county when i was 22 i had reached the postion of Captian. When i moved to North Lenoir I it was going like moving into a big city from the country. Everything was different. I was running triple the calls and the budget is the largest in the county. I have made the rank of Batt. Chief of Operations. I am in charge of Station 3 (newest station) I have 2 capts. and around 12 personal.

Day Job:

Detective, Law Enforcement

Relationship Status:

Other

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/chachiholland

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Part of the Family Life

Why I Love Fire/EMS

knowing that everyday i can make a difference

Top Issues Facing Responders:

firefighter safety/ All ways wear your seatbelt. Get Ready before you get in the truck and stay seated!