fyrechief

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer
Job Function: Assistant or Deputy Chief, Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 23
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Tri-Town Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co. Dept 47
Years With Department/Agency: 10
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.tri-townfireandambulance.org/
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Crary Hose Dept 5, Clymer Dept 16, Harrison Valley Dept 20,(all in Pa) Pt. Pleasant Ambulance Squad, TLC Ambulance (both in NJ)
My Training:: Firefighter since 1985, Ass't Chief since 1997, EMT since 1987, way too many certs to list
About Me:: I have been in emergency services since the age of 15, as a junior FF. It is truly a part of who I am.
Day Job:: Corrections Officer, Pa State Constable
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Didn't have a choice. It's simply who I am.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Satisfaction of knowing that I am able to help my community in ways that not everyone is able to do
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Recruting and retention, Funding