Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

30

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Oakland Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

30

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Kitzmiller Vol Kitzmiller MD

My Training:

FOII, FOI, FFI&II, rescue tech and specialist, Instructor I, EMT, over 1200 hours of certified class room training with Maryland Fire and Rescue and National Fire Academy

About Me:

Union Electrician by trade, active in fire service for over 30 years, Wife and I own a fire equimpment supply company. I try all I can to help out the small departments. It is where I grew up at and understand there needs and the price of equipment.

Day Job:

Electrician---fire equipment sales

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Grew up in Baltimore City always loved fire trucks. Now I help firefighters and departments with training and things they need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

young guys who think they know it all and will not listen old guys not accepting change.
getting volunteers and keeping them