Chief 29

49, Male

Bernville, Pennsylvania

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?
PA
Type of Organization
Volunteer Fire Department
Job Function
Fire Chief/Commisioner
Years in Fire/EMS:
25
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Bernville Community Fire Company
Years With Department/Agency
25
My Training:
Pro Board Certified Firefighter 1 & 2, VRT, Special Vehicle Rescue, Haz-Mat, Incident Safety Officer, Pump 1 & 2, Basic RIT. Just to name a few basics. The list goes on and on, I believe in training and continue to do so. Training breeds safety!
About Me:
My name is Eric Troutman, Jr and my radio designation is Chief 29. I'm 41 years old. I grew up in the fire service. It is pretty much all I do. My life revolves around the Fire Company. I enjoy passing on my knowledge and helping the next generation of firefighters, simply because a leader is only as good as those under his command.
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
It has been a family affair. I am a fifth generation firefighter. I am the first to be a line officer. I also find it to be very fulfilling to help others and give to the community.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
It is what I do and what I have always done. It is who I am
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Safety, and the time to take the needed training as a volunteer. The need to keep the people we have motivated as well as intise new members.

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  • Robert Bowen, Jr

    Yo, Chief! Where is Bernville in our great Commonwealth? I'm from Clarks Summit, a suburb of Scranton, in the Northeast Corner. We're two hours from Phila and NYC and 5 hours from Baltimore/Washington, DC, Boston, and Pittsburgh!

    May 2, 2009

  • al hoffman

    Hey ! I Travel from Trevorton to Morgantown every day passing right by your station . Just wanted to say HI and tell you how much I admire your station and the equipment you have . Be safe

    May 10, 2009

  • Barb Andersen

    thanks for joining me up as your friend. It is a great site and I am looking forward to learning here..

    Jun 2, 2009