Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

19

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

South Media Fire Company #1 Nether Providence Township, Delaware County PA

Years With Department/Agency

19

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.southmediafire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Past Member of Rose Tree Fire Company #1

My Training:

Lukas Instructor Coarse (1990), Basic Firefighting (1990), Lukas Special Rescue Techniques (1990), Fire Fighter II (1990), Basic Vehicle Rescue (1990), Advanced Fire Fighting (1991), Fire Fighter III (1991), PECO Electric (1993), PECO Gas (1993), Emergency Vehicle Operators Coarse (1995), Special Vehicle Rescue (1995), Special Vehicle Rescue Technician (1996), Hazardous Materials Operations (1996), Flashover Survival (1998, Abbottsville Exercise (1998), Thermal Imaging Use (1998), Emergency Response To Terrorism Basic Concepts (1999), Fire Officer II (1999), Modern Vehicle Restraint Systems (1999), Modern Vehicle Construction (1999), Flashover Survival (2003), Rapid Intervention Teams (2003), Structural Collapse Operations I (2004), Propane Awareness (2004), Engine Company Operations (2004), Pierce New Delivery Safety Training (2005), Fire Fighters Scared Straight (2006), Fire Officers Role In Fire Fighter Safety (2006), Incident Commander Program 2006), First Responder Awareness NFA R&I (2006), FEMA IS-00800.A (2006), FEMA IS-01900 (2006), FEMA IS-00317 (2006), FEMA IS-00100 (2006), Hazardous Materials Operations 472 (2007), Calling The Mayday-Hands On Training For Fire Fighters (2007).

About Me:

Day Job:

Campus Safety Officer @ Elwyn Inc.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My uncle was a firefighter when I was a little kid.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I like helping people

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing - Safety - Training