What State do you live in?

FL

Type of Organization

Part/Paid Fire Department

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

39

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Retired-OCWFD, Instructor Captain w/ VFD

Years With Department/Agency

24

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.ocwfcd.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Bellview V. F.D.
Coral Gables F.D.
Destin F.D.
South Walton Emergency Services
Ocean City-Wright F.C.D.
Valparaiso F.D.

My Training:

Currently hold my FO I, FO II , IAFF Haz-Mat Instr.,LFTI-1, FI-1 and EMT

About Me:

Keeping it in the family. From Ben Franklin and Thomas Aldrich ,to my Grandfather, Father, Uncle, Son and numerous cousins that have and are still involved in the Fire Service.

Day Job:

FD or Ops

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Love of the job!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Where else can you help someone during the most dramatic or tragic times of there life.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Changes in Bldg. Construction
Leadership- The Changing face of the Fire Service