Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

35

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

North Chittenango Fire Co.

Years With Department/Agency

1

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Holbrook FD, Hartwick FD Co. 1, Hartwick FD Co. 2, Cortlandville FD, Union Volunteer Emergency Squad, Eastern Paramedics

My Training:

Firefighter/ Paramedic, Fire Service Instructor, Trench Rescue, Rope Rescue, Structural Collapse Rescue, Hazmat

About Me:

I am currently a volunteer firefighter/paramedic with North Chittenango FD and work professionally as a Fire Service and EMS Instructor. I have worked professionally as a senior paramedic for Eastern Paramedics in Syracuse, NY and Cooperstown Medical Transport in Cooperstown, NY. I have been involved in fire and EMS training for the past 25 years and graduated Syracuse University with a Master's in Education in 2007. I am a New york State certified teacher in Chemistry and Biology and have been an adjunct professor of telecommunications at SUNY Institute of Technology in Utica, NY.

I am a life long learner and constantly searching for knowledge, skills, and training in fire and emergency medical services. Training for succession and mentoring are the prime goals at this stage of my teaching career helping the next generation of fire fighters and emergency medical services personnel become knowledgeable competent professionals.

Day Job:

Emergency Services Instructor/ Cabinetmaker

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.denmeadefww.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

If I have to explain you would not understand.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

A great way to give back to my communitee.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training, Firefighter Safety and Survival, Homegrown Terrorism