Joe is currently a Tillerman (Technician) at Truck Company 17 in the District of Columbia, one of the City’s busiest Truck Companies.  He is also the Tower Ladder Captain at Kentland Volunteer Fire Department in Prince Georges County, Maryland and holds a Bachelors Degree in Resource Management from Shepherd University.

Joe began his fire service career at age 17 in Montgomery County, Md as a volunteer were he gained valuable experience in the rural, manpower challenged aspects of the fire service. His experiences in DC and Kentland have led to a driving passion for a productive, results driven fire service. Joe feels very strongly about learning and teaching the basic firefighting skills that, more often than not, dictate the overall positive outcome on the fire ground.