Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Captain, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

45

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Prentice Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

45

Dept. Web Site:

http://vil.prentice.wi.gov/fd

My Training:

Firefighter, EMT, Mass Casualty Incidents, EVOC, Driver, Pump Operator,

About Me:

I cross county and downhill ski in Wisconsin and Michigan.
I hunt and fish in northern Wisconsin and Canada.
I love to Canoe and ride a mountain bike.

Day Job:

Retired

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I never went into the military service so I volunteered in the Fire Department and EMS because I wanted to help people in trouble or in an emergency.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The people are like a large family and fun to be with

Top Issues Facing Responders:

It is getting harder for volunteers to join the department.