Type of Organization

Law Enforcement

Job Function

Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

N/Z

Years With Department/Agency

32 with Customs and Border Protection

My Training:

I am a scientist by education.

About Me:

I have an interest in standards for first responder PPOE.

Day Job:

Analyst and researcher for a think tank - the Homeland Seucirty Institute

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I am a scientist that works with standards related to fire/EMS gear and equipment and am not a fire fighter or EMS. I have been in law enforcement forensics in my first career.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Upgrading gear particular thermal and other bodily monitors. And, downed officer locater systems.