Crosstrained

46, Male

Perryville

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Assistant or Deputy Chief, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:: 14
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Perryville, MD
Years With Department/Agency: 14
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.pvfd616.com
Web Site:: http://mdsp.org
My Training:: FFI, FFII, Fire Officer I, First Responder, Haz-Mat Awareness, Haz-Mat Ops, Rescue Technician, Rescue Specialist, High Angle Rescue, Emergency Response to Terrorism, Firefighter Safety and Survival, Incident Safety Officer, Pump Operator
About Me:: Joined Perryville Fire Company in 1994 as a junior member, held position of EMS Lt., Fire Lt., Fire Capt., Board of Director, 2nd Asst. Chief, and currently 1st Asst. Chief. Served on numerous committees.
Day Job:: Police Officer
Relationship Status:: Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://myspace.com/brad683
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Inspired by my uncle who was in the department years ago.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: the sense of self gratification
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Lack of interest from young people due to incresingly strict training requirements, and lack of support from local, county, and state governments to support the volunteer service.