Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

15

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Platteville Fire Department, Inc. - Platteville, Wisconsin

Years With Department/Agency

15

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.platteville.org/CityGovernment/PublicSafety/PlattevilleF...

Web Site:

http://www.swtc.edu

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Current member of the Southwest Wisconsin Regional Technical Rescue Team where I am an assistant chief and primary instructor.

My Training:

Certified Firefighter 1
Certified Firefighter 2
Certified Fire Instructor 1
HazMat Operations
Entry Level Driver Operator
Certified Ice Rescue Technician
Certified Rope Rescue Technician
Certified Rope Rescue Technician Instructor
Certified Confined Space Rescue Technician
Certified Confined Space Rescue Technician Instructor
LP Gas Response Instructor

About Me:

I am a 15 year veteran of the Platteville Fire Dept Inc. I have been a firefighter, jaws team member, ropes team member and currently an a driver/engineer on the department.

I am also an assistant chief on the Southwest Wisconsin Regional Technical Rescue Team where we specialize in Technical Rescue including: Ropes, Confined Space, Trench, Swift Water, Ice, and Collapse. That team is based out of Lancaster Wisconsin and covers Grant, Crawford and Richland Counties. We are hoping to expand that to cover Lafayette and Iowa Counties as well.

I am also a Certified Fire Instructor I in Wisconsin and work for the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College teaching fire science and rescue as an adjunct instructor.

Day Job:

Full time Computer Support for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My father was a firefighter and fire instructor and one of the first in the state of Wisconsin. When you grow up around it, it becomes a part of your life. It's in my blood and I love doing the job.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the highs after a job well done.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

lack of funding.