I help organizations develop strategies that establish the fine balance between safety of the workforce and efficiency of the company's process. In order to do this, two things must be understood: One, the company's objectives and values, and two, understand the people and culture that work within the company. I have an affinity for knowledge that allows me to understand both very quickly.As a Captain on our local department, I am a leader of the firefighters on my truck. My goal is to eliminate the hazards at the incident and minimizing the impact on the people involved, while ensuring that the first responders' safety. I also assist in fire inspections of properties in town. I've always been a strong proponent of preventative measure, so this gives me an opportunity to engage with the public to promote fire safety through a coach, mentor, audit mentality.My operational/ hands-on experiences provide an insight into how safety is perceived, both negatively and positively. I work with leadership and workers in unison to strengthen existing positive attributes, and to develop new systems to eliminate gaps.I enjoy simple things: Spending time with my family, camping with friends, and tinkering with small projects in my garage. My simple pleasure is watching The Curse of Oak Island. Not for the treasure aspect, but because it challenges us as to how we perceive our history. I’ve also rediscovered the ukulele and have been honing my skills, slowly but surely!