Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

33 Years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Glen Dale Voulunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

33 Years

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.glendalevfd.com

My Training:

NATIONAL BOARD ON FIRE SERVICE PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - PRO BOARD NATIONAL REGISTRY * Driver/Operator - Pump 1/21/2005 1002 - 1998 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITYFIRE EXTENSION SERVICE * Fire Fighter II 4/1/1995 1001 WEST VIRGINIA STATE FIRE COMMISSION *Fire Instructor II 12/11/1994 1041 WEST VIRGINIA STATE FIRE COMMISSION * Fire Officer I 12/12/1995 1021 WEST VIRGINIA STATE FIRE COMMISSION * Fire Officer II 4/2/1999 1021 - 1997 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITYFIRE EXTENSION SERVICE * Fire Officer III 12/19/2002 1021 - 1997 MARYLAND FIRE SERVICE PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS BOARD * Fire Officer IV 10/1/2004 1021 - 1997 BUCKS COUNTY EMERG. SERVICE TRNG. CTR. * Haz Mat Responder - Awareness & Operational Levels 7/12/2006 472 - 2002 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY FIRE EXTENSION SERVICE *State of West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

About Me:

I have been in the volunteer fire service since the age of 13 when I joined the junior department. I have enjoyed seeing the fire service grow with all the new technologies. I enjoy helping people, and work to obtain high certifications so I may be able to uphold the high standards that are expected of firefighters. I hold a Registered Nurse License, Registered Respiratory Therapist License, EMT-Paramedic License and have a Masters degree in Safety and Environmental Management.

Day Job:

Manager of Clinical Services- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I enjoy helping people and enjoy the camaraderie form those around me who have the same goals.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people and the camarderie from fellow firefighters

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recruitment and retention.