Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter, First Responder

Years in Fire/EMS:

Fire - 5 years, Law enforcement 23 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Clinton Area Fire & Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

4 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.cafr.net

Web Site:

http://www.michigan.gov/msp

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Clinton County Special Rescue Team

My Training:

FF I & II, HM Technician, MFR.

Day Job:

Sergeant, Michigan State Police, Traffic Safety Division, HMIU

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Support my community and its just plain FUN!.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love the physical work after being trapped at a desk on my day job.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Retention of personnel as well as quality leadership and training are issues for volunteer departments.