Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

41

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service

Years With Department/Agency

32

Dept. Web Site:

http://mcfrs.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Kensington Volunteer Fire Department
Silver Spring Fire Department

My Training:

Full range of training and education up to EFO and Certified Public Manager
BS Fire Science University of Maryland Univeristy College

Day Job:

Division Chief Community Risk Reduction Services

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I had this real interest at a young age in the occupation of firefighting. As soon as I was old enough (14) to join as a cadet I did. I include the cadet time as part of my overall years in the fire service bacause it was productive training and participation inspite to youth.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It offers so many challenges and opportunities. We are never able to solve a problem before at least three more develop. Our people are just fabulous. Where else can you arrive to shear horror and chaos and put together a whole organization to manage the mess and conclude (not until) when control is achieved.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Complacency
Need to embrace diversity
Need to become more engaged with the community we serve
Need to recognize, be aware and work constantly toward reducing firefighter deaths