Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter, EMT - Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

15

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Vestal Fire

Years With Department/Agency

Almost 3

Dept. Web Site:

http://vestalfire

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I was a member of a volunteer department in Northeastern PA for several years. It is a good department, running EMS and Fire.

My Training:

Firefighter I, Hazmat Tech, FAST, Surviver, Water Rescue, Rope Rescue, etc.
EMT B

Day Job:

Artist

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I want to help people

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Anticipation, while traveling to an alarm in my gear and preparing to help a situation.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The public not really understanding the fire service. A good PR campaign to inform, not just fire prevention and what the public should do(which is terrific), but add how we train, work, train again, equipment we use, some fire-behaviour, and etc.