Type of Organization

Industrial/Institutional, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer, Emergency Management

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief, Safety Officer, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), Hazardous Materials Team Member, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

24

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Team Life

Years With Department/Agency

11

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Howard County, MD Fire Rescue
Frederick County, MD ALS
Los Angeles / Kern County, CA Paramedics

My Training:

BS, EHS Management, UMBC
Fire Service Instructor Level II
OSHA Outreach Trainer
CRCP

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

An Adventure like no other

Why I Love Fire/EMS

No two days are alike

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of attention to personal and personnel safety.

Got to get out of the tough guy mentality and start realizing that we are killing folks for no reason out there.

Be Safe!