Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer, Firefighter, First Responder, Driver / Engineer, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

5 years active firefighter 4 years previously in the junior fd

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Deer Park Fd, New York

Years With Department/Agency

5 years as a full member 4 years previous as a junior

Dept. Web Site:

http://deerparkfd.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

been a member of deer park for 5 years and have no intentions of vollying anywhere else.

My Training:

i am nys ff1 and 2, certified first responder, haz-mat tech operations level, incident command, incident safety officer, nims certified, big-rig rescue certified responder, fast team/r.i.t qualified, emd certified, vesm certificate, evoc, engine and ladder company operations, heavy rescue 1, trench collapse operations, advanced scba techniques,

About Me:

extrication team member, racing team member, softball team manager, co-advisor of the junior fire department, qualified chauffer on all apparatus, holder of MULTIPLE engine and truck citations also 1 ems award for succesfully reviving a patient,

Day Job:

paid fire district defender

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/ladder4

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I decided to get involved with the fd to follow in my great grand-father and my fathers footsteps. iam hoping to live up to and beyond there already impressive fd accomplishments and past acheivements.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the comraderie and brotherhood within the department. also being able to help others when they are in need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The volunteer fire service i feel is in GREAT jeoporady because of the lack of members, and also lack in the ability to retain members once they join. if more departments nationwide would offer more incentives to there members i feel that there would NEVER be a shortage or a dire need for members in the vollie service.