Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

40

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Crystal Fire Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

40

My Training:

Associate deg. in electronics;
B.S. in Business Mgmt. w/ minor in math.
Instructor Emeritus, Pa. State Fire Academy

About Me:

Retired, OTR truck driver, Quality Control Manager with a background in statisatics. Past Capt., Asst. & Dep. Chief.

Day Job:

loafing around

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was asked to join by a co-worker.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Nothing else demands the breadth of training and physical abilites that are required in the fire service.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recruitment and the ever increasing minimum training standards. Adequate response manning