Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

17

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Depew Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

11

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Exempt member of the Aetna Hose Company from the Depew Fire Department
Honorary member of the Hamburg Fire Department

About Me:

joined the Aetna hose company in 91;
FIREMATIC
2nd Lieutenant
1st Lieutenant
Captain
Fire Prevention Chairman
SOCIAL
Vice President
Trustee
member of the Lancaster Fire Council

Day Job:

Medical Coder

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Becoming a firefighter helped me recover from being burned in an accident @ the age of 16. I felt that it would help me deal with it and also as a way to grow-up.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

"was" teaching fire prevention // The wail of the screaming federal

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The lack of funding that needs to be given to both the volunteer & paid departments to ensure that they have the best equipment to get the job done right & safely