Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

17.5 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Augusta, GA

Years With Department/Agency

17.5

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.augustaga.gov/departments/fire_department/home.asp

My Training:

FO-1, GA EMT-Intermediate, Instructor-1, Inspector-1

About Me:

I have been in the Fire Service for 17.5 years and love it. Currently assigned to Truck-1 "A" Shift, as a Lieutenant. Spent most of my career on a Engine, but really like Truck work now. Married for 25 years to a wonderful woman, have 3 grown sons.

Day Job:

Co-Owner CSRA Bio-Clean

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Thought it would be fun.....and it is!!!!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Fighting fires and the "family" that I belong to.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The biggest thing in my mind is staffing...we certainly don't have enough here.