Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

Just starting out

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Tulare Co. Fire Dept Station 11 Exeter California

Years With Department/Agency

Just starting out

About Me:

I am 38 married and a father as well and i took this long to see that it was still possible to go out and do what you have wanted I am a class a fully endorsed driver as well as a news photographer and writer, a freelance photographer and last but first of all i am a new training PCF for station 11 in Exeter Ca. i love to shoot action shots as anyone can see. I have had the chance to shoot our local firefighters on several different calls some big some minor and some just down right funny.

Day Job:

Newspaper reporter and photographer / writer for a new local magazine called "Valley Response" in Visalia Ca

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I have been working with our local paper for a year and have been covering many of our firefighters and found out i was still able to join so i decided to join i had thought there was no way i could anymore i am very happy to have a chance to give back to my area. I have always tried to take positive photos of them and to write positive things as well and i hope i can continue to do so as well. I have always given my job 100+% and i will with this one as well. I believe its an honor to be able to perform this job. and I am proud to have the chance.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It allows me to do something in life that truly makes a difference.