Jerry Herbst

Male

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:: 30
Years With Department/Agency: 30
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Did a year with EMS before catching the fire bug, never looked back.
My Training:: 30 years worth, not a spot for a resume. Strengths have been tactical leadership and organizational physcology/group dynamics.
About Me:: 30 years in the Firehouse, 25+ on the line.
Was paid Deputy for a County operation covering greater alarms, Haz Mat, investigations etc. for 12 + stations
Day Job:: Instructor/Reg. Manager for major Nozzle manufacturer in the Northeast
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: 2nd generation, was kind of a foregone conclusion. The excitement and challenge of establishing order from chaos doesn't hurt either.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Training, specifically the transfer of reality based knowledge to the unexperienced from the experienced .
Consolidation and Staffing.