Ronald Shaffer

Male

East Vandergrift, PA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
President / Administrator / Commissioner
Years in Fire/EMS:
23
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Vandergrift #1 Fire/Rescue Vandergrift, PA
Years With Department/Agency
13
Dept. Web Site:
http://vfr51.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Lower Kiski Ambulance Service
Freeport Ambulance Service
My Training:
EMT,FF2,Fire Officer 1,BVR Tech,SVR Tech,BRP Tech,Veh Machinery Tech,Fire Service Instructor 1, Vehicle Rescue Instructor, Rope Rescue Instructor, EMT Instructor, CPR/AED & First Aid Instructor, Water Rescue Tech,Structural collapse tech, Trench Rescue Tech, Rope Tech,Structure I, Structure II, several other certs
About Me:
have been involved in service since 1986. Only began to seriously train since 1992. Have taken almost every certification available in this area. Continue to look for improvement in training and experience. Looking to become a cave rescue expert next. Went caving with my 12 year old son and fell in love with it.
Day Job:
citizens vol hose co #2 natrona heights, pa
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://ronnied
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
started my career as a US Army Combat Medical Specialist. Just then, they required you become an EMT. Have been doing it since.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
helping others, making a difference, being a part of something bigger
Top Issues Facing Responders:
finances, lack of recruitment

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  • shawn

    alright thanks i will let you know also do you guys have an updated map or maps with or without hydrants that we could get a copy of?

    Mar 13, 2008

  • shawn

    hey you never answered me about the maps do you guys have them

    Mar 25, 2008

  • Krissy Betts

    You will not add me on here :(

    Apr 30, 2010