My Firefighter Nation
Charles Tower
70, Male
Chester, Connecticut
United States
Profile Information:
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Firefighter, First Responder, Driver / Engineer
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 12
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Chester Hose Co.
- Years With Department/Agency
- 5
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://www.geocities.com/chesterhosecompanyinc/
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- Deep River Fire Dept. (established the Jr. dept. back in 1970), Deep River, Ct -- Deep River Ambulance Assoc. past member
- My Training:
- Connecticut Certified Medical Response Technician (MRT) and Fire Fighter 1
- About Me:
- I'm 54 years young. Went through FF1 at age 50 and kept up with all the youngsters that were in the class. After Graduation from HS I entered the Air Force for a 4 year hitch---that lasted another 16 years and I retired in Oct. of 1992. Received an AAS degree from the Community College of the Air Force in 1985 in Electronic Systems Technology. I am now an Electronics/Electrical technician for the state of Ct.
- Day Job:
- Electronics/Electrical (QCW - Qualified Craft Worker) for the State of Ct.
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- I have many reasons for joining the Fire/EMS services. Most of all it is a sense of giving to my community. I served 20 years with the USAF and now I feel that I need to help out in my community by doing something that I enjoy. I was brought up in a Fire/EMS family so that is also another reason.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- love the sense of helping others.
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Lack of volunteers to be able to fill the crew requirements. Many responders on the roles---but lack of involvement.
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