Phil Ferris

New Florence, Pennsylvania

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?
PA
Type of Organization
Volunteer Fire Department
Job Function
Assistant Chief/Deputy Chief, Training Officer/Training Chief/Instructor
Years in Fire/EMS:
37
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
New Florence Volunteer Fire Company No. 1
Years With Department/Agency
37
My Training:
Essentials of Firefighting
PA EMT-P
CPR
ACLS
PALS
NIMS 100, 200,300, 700, 800
Firefighter I
Fire Instructor I
HAZMAT Awareness
HAZMAT Operations
Vehicle Rescue Technician
Day Job:
Registered Nurse
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Thank Roy DeSoto and Johnny Gage, see my blog.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I can't name just one thing
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Problem facing both career and volunteer fire service is ever expanding responsibilities followed by shrinking budgets and/or funding sources.

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  • Mike

    New Florence, What county is that in?

    Aug 11, 2008

  • Ed Jackson

    Been a Bucs fan since the late 70's Buffalo was the Pirates AA club back then. Maybe next year.

    Aug 20, 2008

  • Dennis Hale

    yeah i got my app in...the test is saturday morning at 9 AM...heres to hoping i do well...and i wouldn't have ever thought of it if it wasn't for mark talking about firefighting all the time my freshman year.

    Aug 21, 2008