What State do you live in?

NY

Type of Organization

Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function

Company Officer (Captain/Lt/Supervisor), Chaplain

Years in Fire/EMS:

9

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Averill Park - Sand Lake Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

9

My Training:

FF 1, FF 2, FF Survival, AVET x 2, Confined Space Awareness and Safety, NFPA Electric Vehicle Safety for Emergency Responders, Hybrid Precautions and Highway Safety, FAST, Rescue Technician Basic x 2, EVOC, Apparatus Operator - Pump, Modern Firefighting, FF Safety: Calling the Mayday, Calling the Mayday Hands on Training for FFs, Live Fire Flashover Training, SAR for Fire and EMS, Fire Officer 1, Fire Ground Strategy & Tactics, Chemical Suicides: Information for the First Responder, ICS 100 and others

Day Job:

Pastor

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To make a difference in the community, giving help to those in crisis physically and spiritually; saving lives and property.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

To help those in need and learn much about how to do it effectively.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

People to volunteer. People who care about their communities, who care about others.