Phil

Laurel, Maryland

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 10 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Laurel Volunteer Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: 10 years
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.laurelvfd.org
My Training:: MD FOI, FOII, MD FFII, MD EMT-B, EVOC, Pump Operator,numerous other Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute classes/seminars, many Firehouse Expo and FDIC hands-on classes/seminars, some NFA online training, to be continued......
About Me:: I moved to Laurel while still in the Army and totally lucked out in joining the LVFD. I've been a line officer for over five years and am currently a live-in member. I've been EXTREMELY fortunate to also be a hands-on instructor at both Firehouse Expo and FDIC, teaching "Calling the MAYDAY!", with Dr Burt Clark.
Day Job:: investments
Relationship Status:: Single
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.myspace.com/philnjmd
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I've been interested in firefighting since I was a kid. Emergency! had a lot to do with my interest as well.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: No two days are ever the same and not everyone can do what I do.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Seatbelt use on apparatus, funding/ providing ALL departments with the equipment and training to do the job SAFELY and continuing to change the MAYDAY mindset of firefighters.