Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

13

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Youngstown Volunteer Fire Company

Years With Department/Agency

Five

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.yvfc.org

Web Site:

http://www.niagaracounty.com/fire

My Training:

NY State Fire Instructor (Level II)
National Certified Fire Instructor (Level II)
Teach FireFighter I, FireFighter I (Blended), SCBA Confidence, FAST, HAZMAT, Water Rescue, as well as others.
American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor

Day Job:

VP of Business Development of a Communications Firm

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Love Fire/EMS

My kids think it's cool

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Use of Seat Belts - ~25% of our FF deaths (let alone injuries) are attributable to this.