Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Driver / Engineer, Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

35

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Tamarac Fire Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

1974-2004

My Training:

emt, fire fighter,Instuctor, Fire Inspector, rescue driver, CPR Instructor,

About Me:

I started the fire sevice in 1974 just by accident after I got out of the Navy. Work 1year at Sunrise FL and was fired with 14 other fire fighter for starting a Union, sued the city ad all won a settlement. Then started with Davie FL work there for 2 years left and went to Tamarac FL and retired in 2004. Move to central FL to work for Ormond Beach FL as a Fire Inspector for 3 years to lose my job because of the tax cuts in 2007. I'm presently work for South Daytona as a Fire Inspector.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was looking for a better job than painting

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Best Job Ever