Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Fire/Rescue Department - Combination

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief, Fire / Arson Investigator

Years in Fire/EMS:

43

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Fire District 16 Snohomish County, Lake Roesiger

Years With Department/Agency

6

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Snohomish County Fire District 1
Everett Community College Fire Science Program

My Training:

Started as a volunteer, worked for the military as a civilian, US Army medivac, paid firefighter for 30 years, disability retirement as deputy chief (fire marshal), 6 surgeries after building collapse, currently volunteer and wildland

About Me:

Fire Investigator for 30 years. Worked with atf, arson taskforce. Member of the FOOLS, and active teaching firefighting,and various subjects.

Day Job:

live fire, collect t shirts for being there

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I could get out of high school classes to fight fire!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

seeing my students get hired and out living my friends.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

SAFETY,SAFETY...need to live by Gordy Graham and not repeat the diasters of the past.