Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

16 ems-1+ fire

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Petros Volunteer FD

Years With Department/Agency

1+

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Stanhope-Netcong American Legion Ambulance Corps-Captain, LT
Walkill Valley first-Aid Squad-LT
Elmwood Park Volunteer Ambulance Corps-NJSFAC delegate
Vernon First-Aid Squad
GEM Ambulance
Rural-Metro NJ- Cardiac Transport Specialist, Neonatal Transport Specialist
Rural Metro WNY
Petros Volunteer Fire Department-First Responder, pump operator/driver
National Weather Service-weather spotter
1st respondernews-correspondant

My Training:

formerlly- EMTA, EMTD, EMTB, HAZMAT AWARENESS, EMD, 911, WMD AWARENESS, ICS 100 CEVO, CPR, BTLS.
Currently-ICS 100 200 700, EVOC 1st Responder Basic FF, SIDS awareness
National weather service severe weather spotter training

About Me:

I am a long timne emergency service provider. I love the emergency service. I have 3 children-kaya 5, anthony 4, and lexa 3, they are the apple of my eye.
My wife Elizabeth, who serves on the FD auxillary, is an amazing women, and my true best freind.
I have two great friends in NJ named john and nan, john is a long time EMT and photographer for NJ metro Fire association, his wife Nan is as well and the proud mom of 5 dogs and they are more brother and sister than best friend.
I am an Eagle Scout, BSA troop 91, Happy 100 BSA
I did EMS for 15 years consecutive, influenced by my dad, a Vietnam vet(medic) and the TV show EMERGENCY. I know serve on the local VFD for over a year now and love it.
i write on firstrespondernews look for my articles
I love karaoke, I am a staunch Democrat and yes i voted for Barrack Obama and still stand behind my choice. I am a New York Met Fan and a NY Giants fan. I like NASACR, and i Love to watch the OLYMPICS! I love to cook so therefore I love the FOOD NETWORK- anything else just ask!!!

Day Job:

Tech support for

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined due to My dads involvement and Johnny and ROY

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the adrenaline rush is better than any drug or alcohol

Top Issues Facing Responders:

lack of government support