Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

10 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Friendship Fire Department, Friendship, New York

Years With Department/Agency

10 years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I am also an E911 dispatcher for the Allegany County Sheriff's Office. We dispatch Fire, Ambulance and Police

My Training:

basic ff, FAST team training, Firefighter safety and survival, Pump operators, ICS 100, 200, 700, Mercy Flight ground school.

Day Job:

E911 Dispatcher

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Some of my friends were in the fire and ambulance service, they told me I should try it, I like helping people so I figured what a huge way to help. I joined and have been hooked ever since!!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Retention and Recruitment