What State do you live in?

MI

Type of Organization

Municipal Agency

Job Function

Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

33

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch

Years With Department/Agency

33

Dept. Web Site:

http://calhouncounty911.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Southwest Michigan Emergency Response Team - Search & Rescue

My Training:

FEMA Professional Development Series, Emergency Medical Dispatch, many other courses.

About Me:

I have been a fire groupie, er....."Fire Apparatus Afficianado" since I was a kid. That evolved into my dream job of dispatching those fire apparatus. I'm an Air Force veteran, an amateur radio operator, and a certified Skywarn Storm Spotter. I've been active in Boy Scouting since I was a Cub Scout, and I am an Eagle Scout.

Day Job:

9-1-1 Dispatcher

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://https://www.linkedin.com/profile/preview?vpa=pub&locale=...

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Dispatching is my dream job!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

With the touch of a button and the sound of my voice, I can send millions of dollars of fire apparatus screaming through the streets.