Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

10 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Laurel Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

10 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.laurelvfd.org

My Training:

MD FOI, FOII, MD FFII, MD EMT-B, EVOC, Pump Operator,numerous other Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute classes/seminars, many Firehouse Expo and FDIC hands-on classes/seminars, some NFA online training, to be continued......

About Me:

I moved to Laurel while still in the Army and totally lucked out in joining the LVFD. I've been a line officer for over five years and am currently a live-in member. I've been EXTREMELY fortunate to also be a hands-on instructor at both Firehouse Expo and FDIC, teaching "Calling the MAYDAY!", with Dr Burt Clark.

Day Job:

investments

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/philnjmd

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I've been interested in firefighting since I was a kid. Emergency! had a lot to do with my interest as well.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

No two days are ever the same and not everyone can do what I do.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Seatbelt use on apparatus, funding/ providing ALL departments with the equipment and training to do the job SAFELY and continuing to change the MAYDAY mindset of firefighters.