Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

35

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Shawnee Heights Fire District

Years With Department/Agency

25

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.shfd.us

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Miller Place Fire Department, Lonf Island, NY
Roosevelt Fire Department, Hyde Park, NY
Stanford Heights Fire Department, Schenectady, NY

My Training:

FF1
FF2
former EMT, NY
Master Diver

About Me:

Currently run the water rescue team

Day Job:

Hospital Administration

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Felt it was a unique way to serve the community

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the feeling of giving back, serving those in need

Top Issues Facing Responders:

retention of trained members