Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

30

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Rochester, New York Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

24

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.cityofrochester.gov/index.aspx?id=94

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Chili (NY) VFD
Chillum-Adelphi VFD (PG Co, Maryland)

My Training:

NFA - EFO
ICS/NIMS
EMT
AAS Degree (Fire Protection Technology)
2 Bachelors Degrees (Fire Science, and Org. Mgmt)
Masters Degree (Public Administration)

About Me:

Career Fire Service Professional.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Joining the fire service was a calling for me. My father was a career Officer who absolutely loved his job; being a firefighter was his life's work. I knew that I wanted the same career and opportunity. I started out as an Explorer, then a Volunteer, then Career.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It is a calling and a passion

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Financial Impacts to the Fire Service
Firefighter Health & Safety
Professional Development