Joseph C Baker Jr

Male

Franklin, PA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:: 12 over all
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Sandycreek Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept.
Years With Department/Agency: 12
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Belleview, Fla. VFD. 1970's. Polk, Pa, VFD. 1970's. Rouseville, Pa. VFD. 1980's.
My Training:: Pump Ops, Fire Police Basic, EVOC, Haz Mat Ops, ICS-100, 700, Haz Mat Awareness, Advanced CPR and AED. Basic Firefighting. Structual Burn, Basic First Aid, Ladder Training, Vehicle Rescue.
About Me:: I am a happy go lucky person who loves People and Animals. I am part Cherokee Indian. I started Sandycreek's Junior Fire Dept. while holding the office of secretary of the dept. I started going to fires with my father when I was 15 yrs. old. At 18 I became a full Sr. Member.
Day Job:: Retired
Relationship Status:: Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://Face Book--Joseph Baker
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: My Grandfather and Father were members. I am a people person and been involved in Law Enforcement for over 23 years also. It takes a special person to be a Fire Fighter and do his job safely and efficiently.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Love helping others.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Traffic, Chemical and flammable liquids spills, weather, safety factors mainly.