WFAA CHIEF 1-70

Male

Wellsboro, PA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

12 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Wellsboro Firemens' Ambulance Association, 21 Crafton Street,

Years With Department/Agency

12

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.wellsboroems.org

Web Site:

http://www.wellsborofire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I run with the Wellsboro Fire & EMS in Wellsboro Pennsylvania. I started in the fire service at age 14 and started in EMS around age 19. I currently serve as the assistant chief of ambulance and rescue operations for Wellsboro EMS and I also serve as the Wellsboro Fire department's Truck Company Lieutenant. I work for Laurel Health system as an EMT-Basic in a prehospital setting. Any other information may be passed along with inqueries.

My Training:

EMT-B, Essentials of firefighting, Advanced Rit teams, Farm medic, advanced water rescue training, rope rescue, confined space, engine company, truck company, pump I & II, Aerial operations, national Hazmat Ops., FF I,

Day Job:

Hospital, Medical EMT-Basic Prehospital

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

to help the community and it has been a family tradition for 4 genterations. I have always enjoyed solving problems. The fire service and EMS fields allows a fast paced puzzle that needs to be solved quickly and effectively.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the gratification of being there to help individuals in need

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Politicians, Freelancing, Stress, and Lack of manpower.

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