Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

Since 1992

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Louisa County Emergency Services

Years With Department/Agency

7

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Henrico EMS, Chesterfield EMS,Rural Metro Emergency Services, Forrest Ambulance Service, Lifecare Medical Transports, Louisa County Emergency Services, Cumberland County Emergency Services.

My Training:

Firefighter I&II, Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations, Vehicle Extrication, E.V.O.C. (class 1, 2, 3), Mass Casualty response, S.T.A.R.T. Triage, Water Rescue, Incident Command, Wildland

About Me:

I have been in Emergency Services since August of 1992, joining Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad, in Henrico County. I obtained my EMT-A in December. I maintained my EMT until 2005. I got into firefighting in Florida for a brief time in 1992, moving back to Virginia in 1994. I then started a career in EMS with Forrest Ambulance. I got seriously into Firefighting in 2000 Joining Mineral Fire Dept. in Louisa County. getting Firefighter I & II in June 2002. I thoroughly enjoy what I do and hope that I can continue to serve the public for some time to come.

Day Job:

Louisa County Emergency Services-Volunteer/Support

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.firelink.monster.com/member/dragonslayer

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To serve the public and to make a positive difference in what is almost always a negative situation.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Being able to follow in my father's footsteps and provide a service to those in need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

One of the biggest issues facing us today is scene safety. as I commented about the accident where a firefighter was shot and killed, we can never be too careful anymore. With terrorism on the rise and the events of 9/11/2001, we have to keep our eyes open for any potential threats out there. You never know what could happen to you or your crews, so lets do each other a big favor, and keep our eyes, ears, and noses open. As I was taught very early on, scene safety is a must for all aspects of emergency services. We can't help others if we are incapacitated ourselves.