Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Combination

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

37

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Enfield, CT

Years With Department/Agency

37

Dept. Web Site:

http://enfieldfire.org

My Training:

MBA, BSBA, BS Municipal Fire Administration, AS Fire Protection & Safety Technology, EFO, CFOD, FO3, FO2, FO1, FF2, FSI1, Safety Officer, Fire Marshal, Certified in Homeland Security Level 3

About Me:

Chief of Dept. 1992-Present, Training Officer 1979-1992, Deputy Chief 1990-1992, Captain 1981-1990, Lieutenant 1974-1981, Engineer 1972-1974, Firefighter 1970-1972. President CT Career Fire Chiefs Assoc., Past President New England Assoc. of Fire Chiefs, Past President CT Fire Chiefs Assoc.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To serve the community and help those in need.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

No two days are ever alike!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Response to major incidents (terrorism, natural disasters)
Recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters