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Lives in:: Alexandria, KY

Department:: Alexandria Fire District / Independence Fire District

Title/rank:: Lieutenant/EMT (AFD), Firefighter/EMT (IFD)

Years of public service:: 21

Agency structure:: Combination fire department

Top issues in your department:: Training, firefighter safety and membership

Professional Qualifications:: KY Certified Professional Firefighter, Ky Certified Level 1 Insructor, KY Certified Fire Prevention and Life Safety Inspector, Hazmat Operations, Confined Space Operations, KY Certified EMT-B, CPR Instructor

Topics you provide training for:: KY Wildland Firefighting, NFPA 1403, IAFF Hazmat Operations for the First Responder, Recruit Firefighter, Fire Explorers, Vehicle Extrication, CPR

Areas of expertise:: Stuctural Firefighting, Vehicle Extrication, Fire Prevention Education, Fire Prevention and Life Safety Inspections

Bio:: I am 39 years old, married with 3 children. I started my career in the fire service as a Volunteer Firefighter in 1987 with the Alexandria and Community Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. of which I am still an active member as a Trustee of the Corporation and a Lieutenant for the Alexandria Fire District. In 1996 I took my first paid position with the Elsmere Fire District as a part-time firefighter/ EMT. In 1997 I joined the Independence Fire District also as a part-time firefighter/EMT. In 1999 I obtained a full-time position with the Cold Spring, Crestview Fire Department / Campbell County Fire District # 2. I stayed there until I obtained my cuurent position with the Independence Fire District in 2000. Throughout my career I have attended various fire and emergency service schools and training sessions.

Web site:: http://www.independencekyfire.org, www.alexandriaky.org

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