Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

30

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

fire

Years With Department/Agency

23

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

10 yrs. with the lincoln park nj vfd

My Training:

basic ff (before ff1 in nj),fire officer school, safety officer, level 1 instructor, advanced pump operator, many ics related courses, many misc. seminars.

About Me:

I still can hang with and often outperform the 'kids'. I enjoy pushing the officer and members of my company for more drills and diverse training.

Day Job:

field service tech

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

followed my dads example. grew up around the firehouse. never a thought of not joining the fire dept..

Why I Love Fire/EMS

i feel i was born into it, its built into my charactor

Top Issues Facing Responders:

ff safety, maintaining top training