Peter Barriscale

Male

Co. Dublin

Ireland

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function: Captain
Years in Fire/EMS:: 28
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Dublin Fire Brigade
Years With Department/Agency: 28
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.dublinfirebrigade.com/
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Dublin Airport Police/Fire Service
Civil Defence Auxiliary Fire Service volunteer
My Training:: Firefighting, EMT, Hi-Line Rescue, Marine Emergency Response (Ship fire-fighting at sea)
About Me:: 19 years voluntary service with Civil Defence Auxiliary Fire Service (1976-1995)
2 yrs in Dublin Airport Police/Fire Service (1980-82)
28 yrs in Dublin Fire Brigade (1982-present) - 9 yrs as FF-EMT, 7 yrs as Sub-Officer (Lieutenant) last 11 yrs as Station Officer (Capt.).
Day Job:: Full-time DFB
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Best job in the world!
Why I Love Fire/EMS: It's the most rewarding and enjoyable of jobs. You see all aspects of life and death and sometimes make a real difference.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Violence against crews. Government placing levies on public service employees due to world economic crisis.