Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

27

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Sag Harbor Volunteer F.D. Sag Harbor, N.Y.

Years With Department/Agency

27

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.sagharborfd.com

My Training:

FF1, FF2, Rescue classes, former EMT plus general in house training.
Continuous training at our local training facilities.
Worked my way through company ranks, asst. captain and then captain.
Later on became a warden, basically the same as a commisoner.
Now I have become a dispatcher during an alarm at our fire house.
That's about it.

About Me:

Originally joined the fire department and did 21 years and then went honorary. I couldn't stand to hear the siren without going so I rejoined May of 2001 just in time to spend time at the WTC. Spent alot of time there doing whatever I could help out with. Then also raised monies for the Widow and Childrens Fund. Was able to take part of the closing ceremonies by carrying on of 343 American flags. It was one hell of an honor.

Day Job:

Trim carpentry, cabinet maker

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To Serve the community

Why I Love Fire/EMS

helping the people of this community we live in.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

keeping volunteers in the department