Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Fire: Oakland Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

10

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.ovfd.us

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Cleveland Voulunteer Fire Department-Cleveland, MS
Milan Arsonal Fire/EMS- Milan, TN
Milan Fire Department-Milan, TN
Paris Fire Department-Paris, TN
McKenzie EMS-McKenzie,TN

My Training:

ACLS, PALS, PEEP, PHTLS, EVOC, EVR, TN State FF Basic & Live, BLS Instructor.

About Me:

I'm 43 and married to my best friend Jennifer for 9 years. We have a daughter, MacKenzie (Mac) who is as ate up with the fire service as I am.

Day Job:

Paramedic

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Truth be known.......Johnny and Roy. For those of you too young to know who they are, the 70's TV show Emergency!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Because I can make a positive difference in someones life.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

SAFETY>>>>>SAFETY>>>>>>>SAFETY!!!! Oh yeah Safety!