Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

10

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Crystal Fire Company No. 1 Station 58

Years With Department/Agency

10

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.58fire.com

My Training:

Suppression: Essentials of Firefighting, Engine Company Operations at Residential Fires (Structure I), Truck Company Operations

Rescue: RIT, Basic Vehicle Rescue, Special Vehicle Rescue,
Basic Rescue Practices, Rope Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Trench Rescue Operations I & II, Structural Collapse I & II, Water Rescue Awareness, Water Rescue and Emergency Response (WRER), Advanced Line Systems for Water Rescue

Hazardous Materials: Awareness, Operations, Terrorism Response, Carbon Monoxide Response

National Certifications:
Firefighter I (NFPA 1001)
Hazardous Materials Operations (Core, PPE, and Product Control) (NFPA 472)
Hazardous Materials Awareness (NFPA 472)
General Requirements for Rescue Technician (NFPA 1006)
Rope Rescue Technician I and II (NFPA 1006)
Fire Instructor I (NFPA 1041)

PA Certifications: PA DOH EMT-B, PA DOH Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician, PA DOH Special Vehicle Rescue Technician, PA DOH Basic Rescue Practices Technician

About Me:

I have engineering degree from Penn State University in Structural Engineering. I work for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

I am currently working on becoming PA State Fire Academy Instructor. My teaching interests are building construction, fire behavior, structural collapse, trench rescue, RIT, Firefighter Survival, Truck Company Operation, etc.

Day Job:

Civil/Structural Engineer

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I have always have had an interest in it and it has been a family tradition till this day. I most importantly joined to help others in their time of need.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love to help people and know I am making a difference in my community

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Building Construction/Structural Anatomy, Funding, Health, etc.