Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Training Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

11

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Gila River Fire Dept

Years With Department/Agency

11

Dept. Web Site:

http://gila river.org\fire department

My Training:

Fire Fighter I & II, EMT, Haz Tech, Fire Inspector I, Arson Investigater, Instructor I & II, Training Officer

About Me:

Ret military, Single dad, 3 sons. Into outdoor activities, Skiing, hunt, fish, 4x4.

Day Job:

Currently Lead RTO for Academy. 2 year assignment with training division. 40 hr personnel.

Relationship Status:

Separated

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Second career

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It's a job that I when I wake up in the morn I actually enjoy comming into work, as opposed to other jobs that you dread going in to work.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Currently the state of our economy causing financial issues.