Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire / Arson Investigator, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

35

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Burdett, New Yor

Years With Department/Agency

24 years

Web Site:

http://www.elmiraheightsfire.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Started with the Hauppauge Fire Department on Long Island New York and then spent 3 years with the Rockland Hook and Ladder Company of the Spring Valley Fire Department in Rockland County , New York

My Training:

Fire fighter, E.M.T., former A.E.M.T., Certified Haz Mat Tech. Certified Level 1 Fire Investigator, Fire Officer 1

About Me:

Have belonged to several fire Dept.s over the past 35 years from suburban, urban, and rural. Was a Public Safety Officer for the State of New York for over 22 years. And am currently Captain of the Fire Ivestigation Team for Schuyler County New York

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/buckit83

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It's a family tradition, and I love the work.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the job, and my brothers and sisters

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Manpower retention , and unfunded mandates