Steven Sommers

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Safety Officer, Fire / Arson Investigator, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:: 7
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Matoaka, WV
Years With Department/Agency: 7
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.matoakavfd.com
Web Site:: http://www.wvmcs.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Mercer County Sheriff's Department
My Training:: FFI, FFII, FIRE OFFICER I, HAZ-MAT TECH, BOMB TECH. ASST., SAFETY OFFICER, ARSON I, ARSON II, ARSON III, SWAT CERTIFIED, EMT-B, LEADERSHIP II, PICO, STICO, Wildland firefighter.
About Me:: In 2001 I started my emergency services career at the Matoaka Vol fire Department. I moved up the ranks to Health & Safety Officer in 2003. In 2004 I received my EMT-B certification while I was in the WV State Police Academy.
I have been in Law Enforcement since 2003 and joined the Mercer County Sheriff's Department in 2004. I have been part of the Princeton Rescue Squad through the 1st responder program at the fire department since 2004 and this year I became a part-time employee.
I have also went to Montana in 2003 as a wildland firefighter.
Day Job:: MERCER COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I wanted to give back ti my community and honestly, I am an adrenaline junky.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Retention and recruitment