Steve

69, Male

Boston

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Law Enforcement

Job Function

Training Officer, 911 Operator/Dispatcher

Years in Fire/EMS:

35

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Boston Police

Years With Department/Agency

8

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.cityofboston.gov/police

Web Site:

http://www.incidentpage.net

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

International Highway Radio Patrol
Massachusetts Safety Service
Massachusetts Safety Patrol
Boston Police Department
Childrens Hospital Security Police
Public Safety Telecommunicator, City of Cambridge MA
Commanding Officer, Cambridge Auxiliary Fire Dept.
State-registered EMT-Ambulance [30 years]
Certified APCO Instructor, Basic Telecommunicator [4th Edition]
Certified APCO Communication Training Officer
Academy Instructor, Basic and Applied Logistics
Instructor, American Red Cross CPR and Advanced First Aid
Supervisor, American Red Cross First Aid Stations
Onscene Responder, American Red Cross Disaster Services

My Training:

BPD Emergency Deployment Team
BPD Unified Command Center
NICS 100/400/700
Shotspotter Instructor
Haz-Mat Responder
School Bus Rescue
NCIC/NLETS certified
CISD Stress Management
Massachusetts EMT-A
Red Cross Disaster Response Team

About Me:

Now serving as Assistant Administrator in Charge [Recruiting] for IPN, the largest and most comprehensive emergency notification service on the planet. Prior to this buffed for FireRadio Boston, Metro Radio, Boston Citywide, NH Statewide, RI and CT Notification, NY/NJ Notification, and their allied systems. Former Lieutenant, International Highway Radio Patrol. Founded the Massachusetts Safety Service in 1980. Extensive background in radio broadcasting and computer systems [MIT '73]. Also studied Criminal Justice at Suffolk University and Community Service Management at UMass-Boston.

Commendations and Awards: US Presidential Life-Saving Order of Merit, American Red Cross Medal for Extraordinary Personal Action, United States Delegate to the first World Disaster Conference in 1980, 1984 US Olympic Team [EMS], City of Cambridge City Council Commendation [2], Boston Police Commendation [12], Lead Dispatcher, Boston Police Delegation to the 2004 Democratic National Convention

Day Job:

High Exalted Grand Poobah of The Sedlis Group, a multi-interest conglomerate

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://facebook.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It chose me. If you ask, most of us will answer the same. We do what we do because we want to, because we feel we need to, and because we are proud of what we do. We make a difference in our communities. We dont do it for riches or glory or fame.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Making the difference that keeps people safe.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Keeping up with rapidly changing technologies. Maintaining funding in the face of shrinking budgets and reduced number of fires. Attracting the best candidates. Aligning pay and benefits to a level that will allow personnel to stay on the job, especially in EMS. Making Dispatch the fourth profession, establishing national standards for training and performance for 911, call-taking and dispatch personnel.

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