Chief Russell DeRidder

Male

Galway, NY

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Fire Chief / Chief of Department
Years in Fire/EMS:: 16
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Galway Vol. Fire Co. Inc.
Years With Department/Agency: 16 but all my life really
My Training:: the list is to long for firematic side.
About Me:: IM 33. WITH 2 DAUGHTERS. AND GREAT GIRLFRIEND. IM SELF EMPLOYED CONTRACTOR .S&M CONSTRUCTION NAMED AFTER MY DAUGHTERS SHANLEY & MARISSA. I ALSO RIDE WITH GAVAC AMB. IN AMSTERDAM AND A STATION KEEPER FOR BOGHT FIRE.
Day Job:: SELF EMPLOYED / EMT / STATION KEEPER
Relationship Status:: In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: my father is a firmen and been one my whole life. i grew up spending most of my time at he firehouse. Its pretty much my life. besides my my 2 daughters and girlfriend Jennifer.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: i like helping others for nothing its more rewarding. and i forget about all of my problems when doing this
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Saftey, comon sence, trianing and respect. alot of members dont have the time with daily life or you have the old timers that have been in the companies that dont feel they need to keep training. it dosnt set a good example to new f.f.