Brian OcQue

36, Male

Clyde, NY

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Private EMS
Job Function
Lieutenant
Years in Fire/EMS:
7 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Newark-Arcadia EMS
Years With Department/Agency
7 years
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.newarkambulance.org
Web Site:
http://www.clydefire.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Town Of Lyons Ambulance EMT-P Paid
Newark-Arcadia Volunteer Ambulance Deputy Chief / Crew Chief
My Training:
I'm a certified NYS EMT-B as well as a NYS firefighter. Through my departmental training I've acquired certifications in SCUBA/ICE Rescue, RIT Team, FAST Team, HAZMAT Operations Level, Interior Firefighting, Exterior Operations, CEVO 3 and EVOC.
About Me:
I've always been the one to want to help out. Always wanted to be able to make someone elses day a bit easier, and I think that's what I am able to accomplish on a daily basis. I used to work fast food, absolutely hated it. Wanted so much more for myself, not necessarily pay wise, but a more gratifying venue. I have found that by becoming a NYSEMT and firefighter.
Day Job:
EMS Staffing - Newark, NY Division
Relationship Status:
Single
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.myspace.com/briantyff
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
The first time I ever watched someone die, watched them die with nothing or nobody around to help, created the most horrible feeling I hve ever felt. Helplessness. No one should ever be helpless. I want to try and make that a reality. EMS and Fire situations are also a sort of puzzle for me. I love the thrill of problem solving and figuring ways to achieve the ultimate goal, preservation of life itself. I'm a first generation firefighter and EMT in my family, with every intention of keeping it going. This sort of stuff is foreign to my family, but they know why I do it lol....
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I get to choose against God when it comes to people dying...
Top Issues Facing Responders:
BURNOUT.... How does your union treat you?----Treatment of volunteers in the organization... DO's and chiefs need to remember that we are VOLUNTEERS, not employees, and some things are just taking it too far...

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  • Chelsea S

    Haha. Yea, it was pretty funny.

    Nov 10, 2010

  • Justin Scott

    things are pertty good over this way, how bout over there? been kind of slow lately(which is scary) just been training the new guys and waiting for some ppl to retire/ quit on the ambulance services around here so i can get hired on (im on top of 2 diff agency hiring list,). other than that its the same ol same ol.

    Jan 19, 2011

  • Arcadi Romera

    Hello Brian,

    I have a question for you.

    I'm firefighter in Barcelona, Spain.

    Best regards

    Jan 25, 2022