Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

15

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Tazewell County Fire/Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

9

Dept. Web Site:

http://tazewellcofirerescue.org

My Training:

FFII, EMT-B, HTR/Trench, Engineer, LT

Day Job:

Hold Rank as 1st Lt for TCFR

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I am a 3rd generation firefighter. Its in my blood and its the family biz.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Just sitting here so peaceful and then 5 min from now rolling in on the big one!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of support from their government agencies, Lack of proper equipment, funding, and staffing.