Ted R.

Male

Pennsylvania

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: President / Administrator / Commissioner
Years in Fire/EMS:: 25
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Tunnelton/Conemaugh Township VFD
Years With Department/Agency: 25
My Training:: Structural Firefighting; Advanced SCBA; FF1; Hazmat Operations; Water Rescue; PA Dept.of Health Vehicle Rescue Technician;Bus Rescue; EVOC; Pump Ops 1&2;Rural Water Movement; Incident Command; NIMS; Arson Investigation.
About Me:: I like working on & restoring cars & trucks. I am currently restoring 1962 Chevy K-10 stepside pickup with factory original 4 wheel drive. I plan to build a clone of 1967 Shelby Mustang Eleanor from movie Gone in 60 seconds.
I like aircraft. Someday hope to get a pilot's license & also build the first Mach2 capable business jet.
Day Job:: Welder/Small Business owner.
Relationship Status:: Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I first decided to join for the adventure and excitement. Also to help people in the community. I had seen firefighters working at my own house two different times when I was a kid, and decided it looked like something that would be worthwhile to do.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: It is an adventure, & to help people in trouble.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: For Volunteers: Raising enough money to survive. Finding time to attend the ever increasing amounts of mandated training classes. Finding enough new members to continue future firefighting.