Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

34 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cedarville Fire Dept. Cedarville , New York

Years With Department/Agency

2 years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

C.W. Carpenter Hose Co. 2 Ilion, NY
Herkimer County Ambulance Co.
Central N Y Dive Rescue
Ilion Police Department

My Training:

FF1, EMT, Swift Water Rescue, Dive Instructor, Police Instructor,
Haz-Mat Instructor, Confined Space Instructor, Search and Rescue......

Day Job:

Carpenter/Minister

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

The tremendous challenge to test and prove myself. Besides, I love red lights and sirens.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Serving my community and, still doing interior attacks

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Basic educational skills, including reading and writing. Math, science and technical skills are lacking.

It's not about just squirting water on a hot spot. A lack of fundamental education is stifling the ability to gain technical fire and EMT skills.