Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

40 yrs.

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

hepburn township vol. fire company lycoming county station 15

Years With Department/Agency

16 yrs.

Dept. Web Site:

http://hepburn fire .com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

newtown fire assn. station 45 bucks county pa.

My Training:

basic and advanced fire fighting,advanced vehicle rescue,ladder co ops,engine co ops,seardh and rescue,arson detection,rope and high angle rescue,cpr, incident command,trench rescue,haz mat ops,

About Me:

im 52 yrs old been a volunteer since i was 12. spent 4 yrs in us navy s a firefighter. married with 3 children.started in fire service as a rookie. worked my way up to asst chief in two different depts.iam currently serving as captain in the hepburn township vol. fire co. in lycoming cty. pa.i plan on staying active as long as possible. would someday like to serve as a chief again.

Day Job:

retired

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

im a 6th generation volunteer. i joined the fire service because of my family, and to serve and protect my friends and neighbors. i get great satisfaction from knowing ive done a good job protecting life and property.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

i get a good feeling knowing that ive helped someone in need.and ive made some real good freinds in the fire service

Top Issues Facing Responders:

trainng requirmentsare getting very srict and time consuming,being a vol. takes us away from family a lot,