John J Markiewicz

Male

Somers, NY

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

President / Administrator / Commissioner

Years in Fire/EMS:

26+

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Somers Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

Years With Department/Agency

26

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.somersvfd.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Currently as a state fire instructor, I have the opportunity to teach leadership and instructor courses at the Fire Academy. As a county fire instructor I get to do hands teaching with the local fire departments, career, combination and volunteer.

My Training:

In excess of 1000 hours New York State training classes. In addition, 100's of hours of training from various federal, state and local agencies.

About Me:

Served in every line position from engineer to chief of the department. Served as department fire training officer for 16 years. This past December was elected fire commissioner for the Somers Fire District. Really enjoy riding motorcycles, current own three, two Hondas and one Harley.

Day Job:

Administrator, Dominican Sisters of Hope

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I had a need to do something for my community. At the time I was either going to join an Army reserve unit or the volunteer fire department. The Army and I could not come to terms, so I joined the fire department.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Manpower storages, morale and the lack of real quality leadership people.

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