Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

36

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Schuyler FD

Years With Department/Agency

6

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.schylerfire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

RIchton Park Fire Department, Richton Pk, IL: Roberts Park Fire Dept., Justice, IL; Hickey-Vandenberg Ambulance Svc;

My Training:

1975- EMT; 1977- EMT-P; EMS Instructor -1979; Physician- 1983; PHTLS instructor 1985; ACLS 1984; PALS inst 1993; AMLS AF 1998; TCCC-2009; ACLS-EP- 1999; Firefighter II 1978

About Me:

I enjoy the process of constant improvement in educational programs as I am very blessed to be able to teach both Paramedic, EMT and national EMS CME classes. My motto of Educate to Motivate and Motivate to Educate and How Can you WIN if you don't play....both drive my passion for EMS and FIRE

Day Job:

Fultime EMS instructor and national presenter;

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

The passion I still have for helping someone sick &/or injured. At the start it was 'one at a time' now it is the ability to help dozens who then help dozens more.....how can you hate that?

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Our history and our future

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Support on national levels but NAEMT is making great strides thanks to people like my wife Sue,also in EMS and NAEMT Regional Director who supports all volunteer efforts.
Continuing education programs in non traditional source sites; protection of the "vollie" when they commit the "ultimate sacrifice" in Fire/EMS by way of their ins.