Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

20 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Kingston Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

Since Feb. 2008

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.kpffa.org

My Training:

FF Essentials (Pre FF-1)
FF I
FF II
FF I and II National Certification
FF Survival
EMT Basic
FAST
HAZMAT TECH
Aircraft FF
NIMS 100,200,700,800
Accident Victim Extrication
Command School
Ladder Company Operations
Engine Company Operations
Confined Space Awareness
Mask Confidence
CPAT
Flammable Gas Response
EVOC
Pump Operator
Codes

About Me:

I finally got the job of my dreams in 2008! I was appointed as Probationary Firefighter for the City of Kingston Fire Department. I graduated from Class 2008-1 of the New York State Academy of Fire Science with several certifications. Before I got hired I was a dispatcher for Ulster County 9-1-1 for 12 years.

During my off time I enjoy watching the NY Giants and Jets, Yankees and the Knicks. Traveling and music.

Day Job:

Firefighter

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Since the age of four I wanted to be a firefighter. It all started with a visit to old Co. 2 when I was in Nursery School, then from there it was watching Emergency! on TV. When I got older, I became a volunteer, after that... Everything is history.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Brotherhood, sense of belonging and pride!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Know-nothing politicians who criticize the Fire Department and it's procedures when they have every opportunity to learn about what we do.

Staffing

Health and Fitness