Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

13 years fire

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Bush Volunteer fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

13 years

My Training:

first on scene, entry and engineer

About Me:

I started out as a firefighter,then promoted to engineer and asstinant training officer,and now finally asstinant chief.I've been married for 10 years to my high school sweety.We have four kids between 14 and 6.My oldest boy has bcome an explorer on the dept.as well as my brother, niece,2 nephews and my brother in law (who is the chief)..

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

to help out my community and it is a family tradtion

Why I Love Fire/EMS

driving the big rigs and blasting through an engulfed house

Top Issues Facing Responders:

A. bystanders trying to get firefighters to tell them what
's going on while trying to fight the fires.
B. getting enough funding for nonpaid volunteer fire departments