John J Markiewicz

Male

Somers, NY

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
President / Administrator / Commissioner
Years in Fire/EMS:
26+
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Somers Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Years With Department/Agency
26
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.somersvfd.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Currently as a state fire instructor, I have the opportunity to teach leadership and instructor courses at the Fire Academy. As a county fire instructor I get to do hands teaching with the local fire departments, career, combination and volunteer.
My Training:
In excess of 1000 hours New York State training classes. In addition, 100's of hours of training from various federal, state and local agencies.
About Me:
Served in every line position from engineer to chief of the department. Served as department fire training officer for 16 years. This past December was elected fire commissioner for the Somers Fire District. Really enjoy riding motorcycles, current own three, two Hondas and one Harley.
Day Job:
Administrator, Dominican Sisters of Hope
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I had a need to do something for my community. At the time I was either going to join an Army reserve unit or the volunteer fire department. The Army and I could not come to terms, so I joined the fire department.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Manpower storages, morale and the lack of real quality leadership people.

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  • Leo Cartwright

    Hi John. I was to send U a patch last fortnight, as U can see I haven't. I INTEND to send them out this week. Cheers Leo

    Sep 27, 2009

  • Leo Cartwright

    John, It's Slacko here.
    I finally posted your patches today YES TODAY so keep an eye on the post over the next week.
    Please refresh my memory as to what your patch looked like?
    I have most likely put in its place and removed your envelope??

    Cheers Leo

    Sep 29, 2009

  • Leo Cartwright

    with you now YES it did arrive, It's with my "Elephant stamp collection" (joke)
    I normally let senders know when it arrives, You slipped my fail proof system. I hope you enjoy the ones I have posted. If you get any patches that you don't need don't be scared to send them my way.
    Cheers mate
    Leo

    Sep 29, 2009