Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

26

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Southern Manheim Twp Fire Company

Years With Department/Agency

26

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.smtfc.com

My Training:

Pro Board FF1 & 2, Instructor 1, Officer 1. PA DOH Vehicle Rescue Tech, PA DOH First Responder, Water Rescue, Rope, MCTO P-T,Haz Mat Ops, Leadership 1-3,
Arson Investigation, Engine & Truck Ops,Flammible Liguids, ICS 100,200,300,400,700,800, Safety officer, Pumps, Foam Tech, Pa DOH Special Vehicle, Confined Space and some more.

About Me:

40 yr old Male married with 3 kids. I work at a local hospital in Pulmonary. I enjoy traveling, the beach and Native American History as I am part Navjo Indian. I served briefly in the Marine Corps until a illness. I have been with my department since I was 14 and have held the position's of LT, Capt, AC ,DC, now Chief for the past 4 years. My department runs about 1200 calls a year, 400 as a QRS and 800 Fire\Rescue,we run a Rescue, Engine and QRS.

Day Job:

Pulmonary Equipment Tech for local hospital

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Started at 14 yrs old because my neighbor was a Volunteer Firefighter and I used to listen to the scanner with him and watch him run out of the house going to a call and I thought to my self this is great.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love the feeling it gives me to know I helped someone in need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Less manpower to deal with ever increasing call volume as well as trying to find the time to continue to train attend meetings raise money and a family all at the same time.