Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Combination Fire Rescue Department, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Job Function

EMS Chief / Division Head, Captain, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

27 in the Fire and 20 in the ems

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Center Pigeon Fire/Rescue& Haywood County E.M.S.

Years With Department/Agency

27 and 20

My Training:

N.C. FF-2 , E.R.T. , SAR-TECH 3 , SWIFT-WATER TECH, EMT-PARAMEDIC , N.C. OEMS INSTRUCTOR

About Me:

I LOVE THE OUTDOORS FISHING, HUNTING AND SPENDING TIME WITH MY FAMILY AND MY FRIENDS

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

i am a 5th generation firefighter it is carved in our families D.N.A.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I TRULY LOVE HELPING OTHERS

Top Issues Facing Responders:

MAKING TIME FOR THE VOLUNTEERS TO KEEP UP WITH THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS