Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

34

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

St. Matthews Fire District

Years With Department/Agency

34

Dept. Web Site:

http://stmatthewsfd.com

My Training:

Trench Rescue Level 5. Collapse Rescue Certified. State Fire Inspector. Fire Instructor. EMT. BLS CPR Instructor.

About Me:

Married with 2 children. When not working send most of our time traveling, camping, boating, or with family and friends. Spent last 30 years on the job at one time I worked a 24/48 and spent my 2 off days working as a Chief Officer in another District, retired from Chief job now only work one job and home with family rest of time.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Basically to help the community I grew up in. The volunteer job turned into a career.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I have a passion of helping others.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety
Staffing
Equipment
Funding