1972 Charter member Fire Explorer Post 847 at Liberty Road VFC Baltimore County MD. Firefighter from April 1973 to present at Liberty Road VFC (Life Member 25+ years of service). Transfered by employer to Worcester County in 1979. Member of Newark VFC from 1979 to 1983. Joined Ocean City VFC 09-15-83. Served as Firefighter on Snorkel 11, Promoted to Lieutenant on Engine 12, Promoted to Captain on Rescue 7, Transfered to Captain on Tanker 19. Elected 3rd Assistant Chief 2000. Elected 1st Asstistant Chief 2001 and 2002. Member OCVFC Hazmat response team. Fire Rescue, Hazmat and Terrorism Instructor for the University of Maryland Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute 1995 to present. Member IAFC.