Ken

, Male

Friendship, New York

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Captain
Years in Fire/EMS:: 10 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Friendship Fire Department, Friendship, New York
Years With Department/Agency: 10 years
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: I am also an E911 dispatcher for the Allegany County Sheriff's Office. We dispatch Fire, Ambulance and Police
My Training:: basic ff, FAST team training, Firefighter safety and survival, Pump operators, ICS 100, 200, 700, Mercy Flight ground school.
Day Job:: E911 Dispatcher
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Some of my friends were in the fire and ambulance service, they told me I should try it, I like helping people so I figured what a huge way to help. I joined and have been hooked ever since!!
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Helping people
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Retention and Recruitment