Stephen Edwards

48, Male

Eddystone, Pa

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?

PA

Type of Organization

Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function

Company Officer (Captain/Lt/Supervisor), Other, Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

29

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Parkside Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

29

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.parkside45.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Past:
Brookhaven Fire Company - Fire/Rescue/Air Bank
Eddystone Fire Company - Fire/EMS/Marine
Coatesville Fire Department - Fire/EMS (Combination paid/volunteer)
Upland Fire Company - Fire

Current:
Parkside Fire Company (1992 - Current) - Fire/EMS/Fire Police Lieutenant
South Media Fire Company (2014 - Present) - Fire/Rescue/Fire Police Captain

My Training:

F/F Module 1 (Now Fire 1), Emergency Responder, Haz/Mat Awareness and Operations, Arson Detection, Swift Water Rescue, Pump Operations I & II, VRT, First Aid / CPR / AED Instructor, NIMS, SHRP2 Highway Responder Safety Instructor, and many more.

About Me:

I joined the Parkside fire company in September of 1992 as a junior at the age of 16. I ran both Fire and EMS calls in the years I was active with them. Due to health issues I currently run as the Fire Police Lieutenant. I then joined Brookhaven in 1997 and ran both fire and rescue calls till I quit a few years later. I then joined Eddystone and ran fire, ems, and marine calls including a working ship fire. I was removed from the company due to I forgot to pay the membership dues. A few years later I was with Coatesville for a year but it was just too far away from home, being I live about an hour away. In 2002 I joined the Upland Fire Company and due to personal issues I quit a few years later. I joined the South Media Fire Company in 2014 and currently hold the rank of Fire Police Captain.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/stephen.edwards.51

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help other people and follow a family tradition.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The ability to help other people.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Politics in the department, Animosity between local departments, and lack of volunteers and proper training.

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