Kansas City, Missouri Fire DepartmentFire Apparatus Operator
Oct. 1997 - Nov. 2022Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesFor 25 years, I served as a Fire Apparatus Operator for the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department, driving and operating ladder trucks, pumpers, rescue trucks, and airport rescue firefighter vehicles. I ensured rapid, safe response to emergencies, operated complex firefighting equipment, and supported rescue operations in high-pressure situations to protect lives and property. At the end of my career, because of injuries, I was fortunate enough to be a part of the Community Outreach Team.