What State do you live in?

VA

Type of Organization

Part/Paid Fire Department

Job Function

Company Officer (Captain/Lt/Supervisor)

Years in Fire/EMS:

31

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Franklin Fire & Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

26

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Courtland Volunteer Fire Department 31 years Honorary

My Training:

FF I, II, III
Fire Instructor I, II, III
Adjunct Instructor for VDFP
Haz Mat Awareness and Operations
EVOC
Terrorism Training
HTR Certified (Ropes, Confined Space, Trench, Vehicle Extrication)

About Me:

I am 44 years old and started my career on my 14th birthday. I have been involved in the fire service all of life because I have always been at the station due to my dad being in the volunteer fire department. I witnessed my own house burn when I was about 5-6 years old and swore that I would become a Firefighter and be more professional than the staff present that day.

Day Job:

Franklin Fire & Rescue Captain

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help citizens in my community. I had a fire in the house I lived in as a child.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I enjoy helping others and knowing that I helped make their day better.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of motivation to train.
Funding.