What State do you live in?

AL

Type of Organization

Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function

Assistant Chief/Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

33

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Southwest FD. (Putnam County Emergency Services)

Years With Department/Agency

33

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.southwestvfd.com

My Training:

FF-1, EMR, Hazmat, EVOC, Pumps and Hydraulics, Company Officer, BTLS, numerous NIMS, Wildland S130, S190, L180 ICS

About Me:

33 years in fire service for Putnam County Fl. 6 years as Chief at Southwest VFD, just stepped down in February 2017, to pursue other avenues. Life member Southwest VFD, now living in Ariton Alabama, Starting a new endeavor in the fire service here.

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Was a passion since I was a kid.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Because it truly is a job where you are totally devoted to serving the community in which you live

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training, and proper equipment to do the job