Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

President / Administrator / Commissioner

Years in Fire/EMS:

10

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company, Bethel Park, PA

Years With Department/Agency

10

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.bethelparkvfc.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

South Hills Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)
Pittsburgh Metro F.O.O.L.S.

My Training:

Firefighter I
Firefighter II
Vehicle Rescue Technician
Haz-Mat Technician Level
Firefighter Survival
EVOC
RIT
Structual Burn
Pump Operations I and II
Aerial Apparatus Operations

Day Job:

Insurance Sales - Governmental Entity Specialist

Relationship Status:

Separated

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I became a part of our emergency service to make a difference in my community. I watched the volunteer firefighters for a number of years, before I joined. I wish I would have joined much earlier. I now belong to what I consider, my close knit family of brother and sister firefighters, and am proud of it.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love everything about being a firefighter. I enjoy contributing to my community and helping those in need. I've also made many life-long friends at our fire company.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding and attracting volunteers