I moved my family to North Idaho in the summer of 2014 after falling in love with this very special and wonderful community. I was retiring from the Santa Monica Fire Department where I served as a Paramedic Fire Captain at our busiest fire station for almost 29 years. My wife, Kate, and I wanted to settle down in a place where the people were just as incredible as the surrounding countryside. That is why we chose the Coeur d’Alene area of Kootenai County, Idaho to call home.

I began my firefighting career as a volunteer EMT firefighter for a small city while working in the construction trades. I was eventually hired by the Santa Monica Fire Department, and began an amazing adventure in my life, second only to my incredible family. I served the department in many skill sets which included being a paramedic, hazardous materials specialist, rescue systems specialist, and a disaster preparation instructor, as well as being aircraft rescue certified. I am certified as a fire officer, chief officer, fire boss in wildland firefighting, strike team leader, and first aid CPR instructor. I was the Paramedic Coordinator for our department and worked with both County and State agencies to develop innovative programs for fire based EMS programs. I felt called to serve again after my retirement, so I joined the Sheriff’s Citizens Advisory Panel. I currently hold a position as a Community Service Officer for the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.