Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Other Senior Command Staff, Safety Officer, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Central Taney County Fire Protection District

Years With Department/Agency

6

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.3rd-st.com/CTCFPD/CTCFPD.htm

My Training:

FF 1 & 2, Incident Safety Officer, Driver/Operator, 80 hour HazMat Tech, Emergency Management For Fire Service, ICS 300/400, Vehicle Rescue, LP Gas Emergencies, Fire Service Instructor 1, Emergency Vehicle Driving

About Me:

2nd degree Taekwondo Black Belt, Father and Grandfather

Day Job:

Special Event and Disaster Communications Contractor

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.3rd-st.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

After 9/11, it looked like something I should do.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It feels good

Top Issues Facing Responders:

1.The myth of interoperability as a technical solution

2. The headlong rush into digital and the dangers it poses on the fireground.

3. The costs to small departments imposed by 1 & 2