Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

39yrs

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Portland Fire Dept,Portland Mich.

Years With Department/Agency

39

Dept. Web Site:

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My Training:

I have had ff1,ff2 I have been an EMTA for the last 27 Yrs. I'am an a trained Hazmat Technician.And I have gone to the University of north Carolina for speciality classes.In high rise rescue and railtanker fires.And airplane crashes.

About Me:

I now go to fl.fore the winter and volunteer on city polce force as one of there cop group.Inforcing parking petrol city and stop and talk with the public.

Day Job:

I worked for a company called TRW for 37yrs and ia'm retired from there now.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help the people in my community!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The challenges it gives me.And to be able to help people get out of there messes.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

New recruits comming in.