Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

25 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Port Jervis Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

25 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://pjnyfd.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

20 plus years in Port Jervis Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

My Training:

I have taken a number of Federal, State, and Local Classes from basic firefighting upto Haz-mat Incident Command to Advance Rescue Diver.

About Me:

I have been a Active member of the fire department since July 1985. Also I have held just about all the offices there is from Company Desk/Line officer upto my current rank of FireChief.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My whole family was/still is a volunteer. I really love the feeling of helping my neighbor,friend, COMMUNITY

Why I Love Fire/EMS

JUST LOVE HELPING

Top Issues Facing Responders:

LACK OF FUNDS