Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Combination

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

40

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Huntersville Fire department

Years With Department/Agency

2.5 yrs

Dept. Web Site:

http://HuntersvilleVFD

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Elbridge Vol. Fire dept

My Training:

Many years of Training in NYS, Local & State
NC 1403
NC FF 1/2

About Me:

Elbridge Fire Dept;
Joined 1968
Lieut.- Asst Chief - 1972-1982
Chief -1983-1997

Jordan FD - 1999
VP - 2000-02
President-02-04

Huntersville FD -2005
Firefighter

Day Job:

Inside Sales Rep for Municipal Emergency Services

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My Dad and his dad were in the FD. Then I found that it was great service to my community.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The comradery of the brother firefighters

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The volunteer side is struggling to stay alive here in the south.
Not enough people volunteering. The state requirements need to be same across the nation not by state.