Sgt. Matthew H Tartaglia

Male

Perkasie, PA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
12
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Perkasie Fire Company No. 1
Years With Department/Agency
less than year
Dept. Web Site:
http://perkasiefd.org/
Web Site:
http://www.ussartf.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Special Security Police, Fedrated Stores; Loss Prevention Specialist
My Training:
C.I.S.M/D, FEMA Community Emergncy Respone Terrorism LEVEL 2, Aircreaft Rescue, Crime Scene Preservation and Testimony, Rope Rescue 1, OC Pepper Foam Instructor for Emergencyy Services Personnel, I.e Law enforment, Search and Rescue, Animal Rescue/First Aid, Human First Aid CPR Provider level, unltimate training was real life response to Sept 11, 2001, WTC, Certifiedd Master Hypno-Therapist and Instructor. Pilot VFR right now going for IFR rating soon
About Me:
I have been told to mind my business all my youth becasue I wanted to help or get involved, so as an adult I made making other peoples emergencies my business, whether assisting in emotional crisis, making arrests, fighting fires, finding for the lost, and Instruction. Now no one can tell me to mind my business, as it is my business to be inolved. I have worked vs. volunteered at a 50/50 ratio, throughout my life. I love the adrenaline, the personal sense of accomplishment, and the pride I know my 21 yr old son, and wife and friends/family seem to have for me. I know they know if it has to be done regardless of the commitment or investment in time and energy call Big Matt,or Uncle Big.
Day Job:
Hypnotherapist
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
becasue I believe in the Fire Service, all of it. I love the Brother/Sisterhood. Fire Fighting gave me an opportunity to learn, respond and make a difference that makes me happier than I have ever been, for me this is very signifigant, as I was told when returning from Sept 11 response my deteriorating health would preclude me from Fire Fighting, Search and Rescue, or much anything else. I alomst bought that lie, however I am back with a renewed vigore and dedication. I want to share what I have experienced and learned, before my time responding and livng has come to an end.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
for the same reasons I joined and I love the the adrenaline, did I mention the rush of adrenaline. I like challenging myslef and succesfully negotiating a task/assgnment/response
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Ignorance. Public and Internal
Jealosy, sterotyping, clicks.
Ego instead of brains and training.
lack of Physical fitness/training

Comment Wall:

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Matthew,Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. I am glad you joined the group.There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all.

    Chief William Sharp
    Brookings Fire / Rescue
  • Sgt. Matthew H Tartaglia

    I am also a member of Quakertown Sta. 17 
    Firefighter/Fie Police. Many people think FirePolice
     are unimportant.  I believe that is misnomer as well 
    I believe Fire Police are to be viewed as the 
    Tactical unit they are, further realizing they are there 
    to protect The Brotherhood as they protect life 
    & property! Thanks for making this a welcome board
    To be a member of. 
    FF/FP Tartaglia