Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

13

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Hudson Township Fire Dept

Years With Department/Agency

7

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Mich Dept of Natural Resources wildland fire

My Training:

FF 1,2 Hazmat Ops, Adv Extrication, Emergency Vehicle Driving, CPR,

About Me:

31, two kids: Ava 3 and Ryley 2, my girlfriend Ashley and two dogs in Michigans upper peninsula. I love the outdoors including hunting, fishing and snowmobiling. I wear a lot of hats.

Day Job:

Auto Mechanic

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was involved in a fatal accident with a career firefighter that lost his life. When I was approached by the township supervisor about becoming a volunteer I couldn't pass up the opportunity to try and give back.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The only thing better than the excitement is the reward.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Liability regarding personnel certification. In our rural area we simply dont have the number of personnel that are certified to fill our roster. We need specialized training/certification so our auxillary members can be more active