Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

21

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Baltimore City Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

9 years Baltimore City

Dept. Web Site:

http://Baltimore City Government

Web Site:

http://www.bdvfd.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Green Haven Volunteer Fire Company
Armiger Volunteer Fire Company
West Pensacola Volunteer Fire Department

My Training:

BCFD Fire Academy
FFI FFII Hazmat Tech Rescue Tech Pump Operator Aerial Apparatus Operator Fire Officer I Fire Officer II Instructor I
Paramedic (Maryland)

About Me:

Retured after 20 years in the Navy. Hired in Baltimore City.' Love my job. Each day a new adventure. Love being involved with my Volunteer department. Always challenging.

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Adventure, Excitement, Challenge, the Unknown

Why I Love Fire/EMS

new challenges every day

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Baltimore City is all about money. It generates everything we do. Lexington Park (Bay District) is about manpower. Keeping trained volunteers active.