Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

25+ years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

East Penn Technical SAR - 219 Laurel Dr. - Tobyhanna, Pa. 18466

Years With Department/Agency

14 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://eastpennsar.com

My Training:

Essentials of Firefighting, Vehicle Rescue, Bus Rescue, Rope Rescue, Water & Ice Rescue, Trench Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Collapse Rescue, Rescue Diver, Search Manager...

Day Job:

Truck Driver

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.eastpennsar.com/roger_tobias.htm

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My reason is the same as the National Assoc. for Search & Rescue (NASAR) which is "SO OTHERS MAY LIVE"!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping other people in need!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Volunteer recruitment & retention, cooperation amongst all emergency responders & communications!