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Lives in:: Yelm, WA

Department:: Bald Hills Fire Dept., TCFPD 17

Title/rank:: Chief

Years of public service:: 2 as the Department Chief plus 7 as a volunteer firefighter.

Agency structure:: Volunteer fire department

Top issues in your department:: We're an organization that has re-kindled from 6 members to over 45. We have a few experienced members along with a majority that are new to the fire service. We are a rural department isolated in the corner of our County, bordered by undeveloped Weyerhaeuser forestland to the South and the Nisqually River to the East.
The Department is acquiring new equipment, implementing sound policies and expanding our training program. We are challenged by the conflicting schedules of training, families and employment.

Bio:: Naval reservist and former volunteer, I'm proud and honored to serve my community. I believes we have the responsibility to do our best to protect and to serve the citizens of our Fire District and therefore it is vital that we are trained volunteers who are committed to serving faithfully, professionally and compassionately.

“I strongly encourage you to actively work to improve your knowledge and skills in our operations by attending as many training sessions and emergency incidents as possible. You will build confidence in your abilities and in those with whom you serve. I believe you will find reward in the knowledge you gain. I also believe you will develop courage through training and execution of that knowledge. You will be prepared to help and will make a difference when we are needed most.

Web site:: http://www.baldhillsfire.org

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