Type of Organization

N/A

Job Function

Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

Thirty-one

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Multiple

Years With Department/Agency

14

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

NFPA, IEEE, IAAI,

My Training:

Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, EMT, Rural Fire Officer,

About Me:

I am retired, having been involved with radio communications for 50 years. I have worked in disaster management, operations, EMS, fire, electrical/electronic engineering and engineering management.

Day Job:

Retired.

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It was an application for my engineering and communications skills. It was to help people.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Responders try to make things better.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Manpower and revenue as well as improved technology.