Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Homeville VFC #1

Years With Department/Agency

6

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.homevillevfc.org

My Training:

PA Essentials of Firefighting (88hrs)
Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician (48hrs)
Special Vehicle Rescue Technician (16hrs)
Hazardous Materials Operations (24hrs)

About Me:

College grad from Geneva College, PA, with a B.A. in Communications. Grew up in the Kennywood area of West Mifflin, better known as Homeville. Have been a firefighter for 6 years, 1 year as an Engineer and currently serving as a Lieutenant. Homeville VFC runs an '94 HME 750gal Engine, a '98 Sutphen 75' Quint, (newly added) '10 Sutphen Rescue/Pumper w/ 750gal tank/30gal foam, and an '09 Ford F-250 Super Duty (Utility)

Day Job:

VITAC Closed Captioning, Canonsburg, PA

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/WMFF293KASE148

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Childhood dream, 9/11, and friends from high school who were/are involved.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping complete strangers, and making a difference in someone's life

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Irresponsibility of firefighters on/off duty and the decisions that they make, that give all sects of the fire department, both paid and volunteer, a bad name. As well as other things, but I believe this being #1