What State do you live in?

NY

Type of Organization

Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

9

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Altona Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

9

Dept. Web Site:

http://altonafiredepartment.com/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Altona Volunteer Fire Department
Morrisonville-Schuyler Falls Ambulance Service

My Training:

FF1 EVOC, Pump Ops, HazMat Op, Extrication Tec, EMT B, Fire Police

About Me:

22 years old, Fire captain for Altona Vol Fire Dept, EMT-B with Morrisonville EMS, firefighting runs in my blood

Day Job:

EMT-B

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I love it. Dad was a chief when I was a kid, and my great-grandfather was a founding member.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people and the adrenaline rush.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Not enough youth joining