Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cedar Grove FC 19 Saugerties NY

Years With Department/Agency

6

My Training:

Basic, Interminate, Adavce Fire Fighter, Hazmat, Extrication, FF survival, Evoc, FAST, Truck Comp OPS, Engine Company OPS, Rescue and Squad Company OPS, Rope Rescue,

About Me:

i been a active member with the Centerville Fire District since i was 15 years old. I been around the firehouse since the day i was born. I make on average between 150- 180 calls a yr. My fire district runs over 300 calls a yr. We dont do much of EMS except for Cardiac arrest and Difficulty breathing. I help out at the FF1 courses around my county. Im Not an officer cause i like being a FF. Maybe one day ill run for LT.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/ffnickbutta

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Because my dad is a fire fighter so was my grandpa, So it runs in my Family

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The adrenaline rush you get everytime the pager opens up

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of Manpower....... No matter were you look in the fire service you always have a short manning staff especially during the day time. Also Alot of companies need to step up to the plate and get with the training that out there today.