Huggie

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:: 5
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Walden, NY
Years With Department/Agency: 5
My Training:: FF1, Ice Water Rescue, IFO, FO1, Bus Rescue, etc.
About Me:: I joined the Orange Hose Company of the Walden Fire Department when i turned 16, it was 2 years after i joined the Districts Fire Explorer program and had some training at the NYSAFS in Montour Falls, NY. I'm currently an Interior qualified firefighter and have a handful of fires under my belt already.
Relationship Status:: Single
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.myspace.com/huggie_bear
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: My uncle is an ex-captain and convinced me to join when i responded to a house fire with him as fire police
Why I Love Fire/EMS: The thrill of fighting fire and the brotherhood
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Recruitment and Retention