Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Taunton Fire Co. Medford, NJ

Years With Department/Agency

4

Dept. Web Site:

http://tauntonfire.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Kent Police Dept. Kent, NY

Explorer/ Cadet 2001-2004

My Training:

FF1, HazMat awareness, Hazmat Ops, CPR (prof. rescuer), I-100, NIMS-700, RIT orientation,

i am takin the following this fall.
I-200, RIT Ops, Vehicle Extrication 1.

About Me:

I Joined a Law Enforcement Explorer post in Kent, NY when I lived there because it was interesting to me. I got involved in fire when i moved to NJ. My father is a firefighter so it kind of runs in my blood. My mother was an EMT but i never had time to take the course. however, i do drive for the EMS squad at my college (Rowan University)

Day Job:

Engineering Student

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://singers-portfolio.blogspot.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I love the adrenaline rush of responding to and working at an emergency call. I also see it as a good way for me to give back to my community. Both my parents are/ have been involved.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Commeraderie

Top Issues Facing Responders:

NOT ENOUGH MOTIVATED VOLUNTEERS!!!