Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department, Driver / Engineer, Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

45

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Rotterdam Fire District #3 Carman Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

45

Dept. Web Site:

http://carmanfire.org

Web Site:

http://RotterdamEMS.com

My Training:

Many NY State courses, Officer on up to Chief, Apparatus Spec committee, Training Officer, Various seminars and conventions throughout my career

About Me:

Worked in various union jobs with heavy equipment maintenace. Started a career with the NYState Thruway authority in equipment maintenace in 1979 and retired in 2007 from the NYState Police Division of vehicle prep for the Thruway.

Day Job:

Retired/ Drive Fire Apparatus for the Carman Volunteer Fire Department

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

High School friend asked me

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I've always done it and it is a brotherhood, there is a personal reward in helping others in their time of need

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Finances for operations/ and Government intervention in the Fire/EMS system