Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

15.5

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Riley County Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

1

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Bryn Athyn Fire Department
Freiwillige Feuerwehr Klagenfurt (Hauptwache)

My Training:

EMT Basic
Pro Board Firefighter 2
PA Dept. of Health Vehicle Rescue Technician
PA State Fire Academy Farm Rescue:
-Intro to Farm Emergencies
-Machinery Entanglements
-Tractor Rollover Emergencies
PA-130 Wildland Firefighter
Haz-mat Operations for First Responders
Fire/Arson Awareness

About Me:

I am currently active duty Army, serving at Ft. Riley, KS. I have been in the fire service since I was 16 as a volunteer, and part time paid EMT for several years. I run with a small rural department in Kansas, but have been with the Kempton Fire Company in Pennsylvania for 15 years before going into the military. I love the challenges of the fire service, bringing order to the chaos, helping others in big and small ways, and being challenged.

Day Job:

Mortar Platoon Leader

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Service, excitement, leadership.