Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

12

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Gray Fire Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

12

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Southern Maine Community College, Fire Science Assistant Professor since 2008

My Training:

I hold an AAS in Fire Science Technology, Bachelors Degree in Industrial Technology Education and a Masters of Science Degree in Education. I am also a Hazmat Technician, as well as involved in cold water rescue team operations, Extrication team operations, and FAST team operations

Day Job:

Assistant Professor in Fire Sciences

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help my community

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The most rewarding job I've ever done

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety, dwindeling call/volunteer ranks, health issues.