Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

18 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Ellery Center fire dept.Bemus point n.y

Years With Department/Agency

8 months

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Henrietta Fire District. Combo.dept. Evans Center vol.fire co Silver Creek vol.fire dept/EMS.Sunset Bay vol.fire dept.

My Training:

nys fire essentials (ff1)fire police,hazmat tech.1st responder,wmd training,counter terriorism training,brush,grass,forest firefighting.Auto extracation.scene support

About Me:

I've been around the fire service most of my life.I grew up around it with my dad and uncles'.I love doing it and would'nt change it for anything.

Day Job:

self employed

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family tradition.The rush of fighting the beast.To preserve life and property.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

following my fathers foot steps.Helping others,serving the community.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The need for volunteers.recruitment and retention.