Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

President / Administrator / Commissioner, Training Officer, Captain, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

16

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Warrior Run Area Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

16

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.wrafd.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Allenwood Vol. Fire Company (Merged with West Branch Vol. Fire Company and Turbotville Fire Company to begin Warrior Run Area Fire Department).

Montgomery Vol. Fire Company

My Training:

Infectious Control
Introduction to Safety and the Training System
Infectious Control
Building Construction: Wood/Ordinary Construction
First Responder Awareness NFA
First Responder Awareness/Refresher
Introduction to Volunteer Emergency Services Management
Incident Command System
Arson Awareness/Emergency Response Personnel
EVOC
Structure Burn Session
Aerial Apparatus Operations
Rural Fireground Water
Basic Fire Police
EMT
Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician
Incident Command for EMS
Pump Operations II
EVOC
First Responder Operations
Structure Burn Session
Fire Arson Investigation
PA Essentials of Firefighting
Introduction to Fire Officership
Hurst – Basic Operator
Engine Company Operations
Hazardous Materials Technician
Terrorism Operations Domestic Preparation
Operations Level Annual Refresher
Truck Company Ops I
Trench Rescue Ops
Operations Level Annual Refresher
Radiological Response – Initial Course
Incident Safety Officer
Rapid Intervention Teams
Hazardous Materials Technician/Refresher
EMT/Refresher
Truck Company Ops II
Ropes & Rigging
RIT Team Training
Fire Fighter I (SFA)
Fire Fighter I (NBFSPQ)
Structural Collapse Ops I
Hazardous Materials Technician/Refresher
Operations Level Annual Refresher
NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
Hazardous Materials Technician/Refresher
Pump Operations I
Natural Gas/Propane/Carbon Monoxide Seminar
Mass Decon Procedures for the Engine Company
Alternative Water Supply
Fire Service Supervision
Operations Level Annual Refresher
Basic Rescue Practices – Bridge Program
Fire Fighter II (SFA)
Fire Fighter II (NBFSPQ)
Silo Rescue
Operations Level Annual Refresher
Trench Rescue Ops
Fire Fighter Survival
Managing Tractor Overturns
Introduction to Farm Emergencies
Managing Machinery Entanglements
IS – 00005.A (Intro to Hazmat)
Hazardous Materials Technician/Refresher
Basic Rescue Practice Technician
RIT Team Training
Building Construction: Non-combustible
The Courage to be Safe Seminar
NREMT
Basic Wildland Firefighter/PA-130
Basic Vehicle Rescue Operations Level
Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness Level
Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician Level
Thermal Imaging Camera Technology and Application
Special Vehicle Rescue Technician
Wildland Urban Interface Fire Operations
Operations Level Annual Refresher
Introduction to Farm Confined Space Emergencies
Managing Farm Chemical Emergencies
Fire Service Instructor I
Fire Service Instructor I (NBFSPQ)
Hazardous Materials Technician/Refresher
Operations Level Annual Refresher
Command School – Abbottsville
Structural Fire Rescue
Confine Space Rescue
Educational Methodology
NIMS 300
Basic Wildland Firefighter/PA-190
Field Training Officer
Respitory Protection I

About Me:

I have a 5 yo son that is the world to me. He is my best friend.

Day Job:

911 Telecommunicator (Union County)

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I am a third generation firefighter, so I have in "my blood". I enjoy every part of being in a "second family".

Why I Love Fire/EMS

knowing that I have helped someone

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recruitment and Retention
Funding