william clark

72, Male

Stevensville

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Industrial/Institutional

Job Function

Secretary / Treasurer

Years in Fire/EMS:

30

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

20

Dept. Web Site:

http://KIVFD.ORG

Web Site:

http://ngc.com

My Training:

Firefighter I
Trench Rescue Technician
Hazmat Technician
Confined Space Technician
Fire Inspector
Stratagies & Tactics
Pump Operator
Fire Instructor

About Me:

I joined KIVFD when I was 17 as a firefighter, eventually migrated to the EMS side of the department, with 17 years total before taking a brief sabbatical of 20 years. During this time I joined the Emergency Response Team at my employer, Northrop Grumman Corporation, advancing to the rank of Captain with 16 years of service there. Three years ago, I reapplied to the KIVFD and was reinstated to membership there, becoming a member of the board of directors, then Treasurer.

Day Job:

Process Assessor/ISO Auditor

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I've always found great satisfaction helping others, and flying down the road at break-neck speed with lights and sirens blaring!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The adrenaline rush

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety - too many of us are still being killed or seriously injured due to our own or others negligence. Things like not buckling up in the apparatus, failure to wear the proper protective equipment, or lack of proper training is resulting in far too many deaths and injuries to fire and EMS personel.

Comment Wall: