Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Other Senior Command Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

15

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Harrison Hills VFC Natrona Heights Pa

Years With Department/Agency

2

Web Site:

http://www.eurekafirerescue.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Past member of Citizens Hose Co. Natrona Heights Pa.
13 years of service
Positions held: Fire Chief, Asst. Fire Chief, Rescue Capt., Lieutenant

My Training:

Essentials of Firefighting, Structure Burn Classes, EMT, BVR, Haz Mat Ops, Structure Collapse I & II, Bus Rescue, Rope I, Trench Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Advanced Technical Rescue, Elevator Rescue, Barges and waterways, Swift Water Rescue, Flashover Sim, Aircraft Fire Rescue, Foam Technician, MICTO, NIMS, Arson Investigation, FFI, RIT, EVOC.

About Me:

I am very active in the emergency services. I also besides what I have listed above, participate on a active basis with the Allegheny County Haz Mat Team (Blue Team). I love what I do.

Day Job:

Career Firefighter (Eureka Fire Rescue)

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/169rescuecapt

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It is a family tradition. Plus I really had a passion to be involved.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I enjoy helping others, and the brotherhood and family

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of funding for the volunteer departments.
Recruitment and retention
Training standards