Craig Prusansky

Male

Weirsdale, FL

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function: Captain
Years in Fire/EMS:: 25
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue
Years With Department/Agency: 19
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.pbcfr.org
Web Site:: http://www.universalorlando.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Palm Springs Public Safety (1990-1991), New Hamburg Fire District (1987-1990), Sloper-Willen Ambulance Service (1984-1990)
My Training:: Florida Minimum Standards (FF II); Florida Paramedic; ACLS; CPR, CPR, ACLS, and First Responder Instructor (through AAOS ESI).
About Me:: I am an EMS Captain with Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, working in the 7th Battalion in an area known as "The Glades". I am also knowledgeable in computer programming, network administration, database administration, and Computer Aided Dispatch systems.
Day Job:: EMS Captain
Relationship Status:: Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.facebook.com/FireRescueCapt
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: "Johnny and Roy" got my hooked in the 1970's. I enjoy all aspects of the job, especially helping people and making order out of chaos.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: It gives me a chance to help people in an interesting and exciting manner. It is never the same thing each day.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Lack of funding. Poor public perception.