Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Safety Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

21 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Buchanan Township Fire/Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

21 years

My Training:

Safety officer
Fire Officer I II III
Captain for 3 years
Michigan state certified Instructor
NFA Certified Instructor

About Me:

I always wanted to become a firefighter since i was a kid then in 1991 i joined Buchanan Township Fire since then i have been able to become a certified instructor and become a member of the Berrien county firefighters training committee and iam able to teach Firefighter l & ll class and also become a certified instructor for the National Fire Academy so i may teach Fire officer courses.

I have a wonderful wife whom with out some times it would have not been possible to over come those realy bad house fires, auto accidents or those days when the pager goes off and its our anniversury or christmas and she understands where some wifes dont its always great when you are on a fire and need something to drink and she shows up and hand them out many nights she has done that she keeps me going along with my brother who is also on the same department he is the captain the only thing i can say is GOD BLESS then both.

Day Job:

Iam a welder for DNS Design Inc Niles Michigan

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Wanted to help others in there time when they need it most..

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The rush knowing i can make a difference in someones life today