When asked what his favorite fire department activity is, he said "driving the big red trucks with flashing lights has a certain appeal." But more seriously, he enjoys helping the community any way he can. As a fire fighter that may mean working on fires, accidents, medical aids, teaching kids about safety, and even helping rescue cats stuck in chimneys.

A relatively recent job change - Randy's a computer consultant - has meant he's off the hill more, but he lives close to the station, so he's quick to get there when he's home and the tones go out. He'll often have the engine out and warming up as the other volunteers arrive to take the call.

Responding to over 200 calls a year, Randy keeps busy with the fire department, and that doesn't include the work he does as a CPR instructor or his new role as president of the fire department, taking over from Kay Nealis, who handed that job to him in January. Add in work, raising two boys, volunteering with the Loma Prieta Community Foundation, and various adrenaline based hobbies (snow skiing, jet skiing, sailing, etc.) and you've got a very busy life.