Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Pentwater Fire Department, Pentwater, MI

Years With Department/Agency

6

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.pentwaterfiredepartment.com

My Training:

FFI&II & CO I&II, MFR, just accepted to the NFA EFO program.

About Me:

Started on PFD in 10/01 and aggressively pursued knowledge and training.

Day Job:

911 Dispatcher

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Was unemployed when I first moved to Pentwater and had several family members on the department.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping to neutralize a bad situation

Top Issues Facing Responders:

OSHA (MIOSHA in MI) compliance; just short of impossible on small town departments