Was a member of the Los Angeles City Fire Department for 33 years. I was a Captain for 25 years. I worked in all Divisions of the city, was assigned to Recruit Training for 5 years. I also worked in Internal Affairs, 911 call taker, Chief Officers Staff Assistant, and sat on Entrance Interviews for 2 years.
I am married with 3 grown children. 2 of my boys are Captains with the LAFD.

I have been working as a Professional Expert at the Oxnard Regional Fire Academy for the past 15 years. I have been a part time Professor for 8 years.