Type of Organization

Emergency Management

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

35 (Retired 2004)

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

USCG/DHS

Years With Department/Agency

11

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Boring (MD) VFD - 1971-1974
Reisterstown (MD) VFD - 1974-1980
Odenton (MD) VFD - 1980-1983
Baltimore City FD - 1983-1985
Anne Arundel County (MD) FD - 1985-2004

My Training:

EMT-A - 1974
Maryland Cardiac Rescue Tech. (CRT) - 1982-1988
U of MD Fire Service Instructor (Level II) - 1986 to Date
NREMT-P - 1988 - 2008
Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) - 1994
US Fire Officer 1 - 1996 to Date

Day Job:

USCG Licensed Near Coastal Master- 50T - Charter fishing, yacht deliveries, boating instruction

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/chek435

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

After becoming a Jr. volunteer at the age of 14, I felt the 'need for speed'.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Knowing I made a difference in the outcome of crisis is an awesome feeling.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Stress Management, Crisis Intervention for providers in basic training (early).
Re-evaluate the system. (QA/Customer Service approach are morale killers and are creating high turnover rates. The 'customer' is NOT always right.) What happened to 'faith' in your providers and accountability?