Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

9

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Prince George's County Fire Department (PGFD)

Years With Department/Agency

2

Dept. Web Site:

http://pgfdfire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Volunteer - Firefighter/EMT - Chillum Adelphi Vol. Fire Dept. Company 34, Langley Park, MD
Volunteer - Firefighter - Blue Point Vol. Fire Dept., Blue Point, NY
Paid - Dispatcher - Bayport Vol. Fire Dept., Bayport, NY

My Training:

Firefighter 1
Firefighter 2
HazMat Ops
Engine Co. Ops
Truck Co. Ops
Ice/Water Rescue Cert.
EMT-B (Maryland)

About Me:

I began my career in the Fire Service in 1999 when i became a Volunteer Firefighter in my home town on Long Island, NY. While Volunteering in my home town, i became a Paid Dispatcher for neighboring Fire Dept. In 2005 I came down to Maryland and joined Company 34 as a volunteer in Prince George's County, Maryland. I spent a year with Co. 34, before being hired as a Professional Firefighter with the Prince George's County Fire Department (PGFD). I have been with the PGFD now for 2 years. I'm currently assigned to an Engine Company located on the South Side of the county. Our First Due Box area sits on the southern border of South East, Washington D.C. and consists of Garden Style Apartments, Single/Multi Family Homes, Shopping Centers, High Rise Offices and Apartments, and The Capital Beltway.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I have always been taught to give back to your community. I'm a 2nd Generation Firefighter, and come from a long line of public servant.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping Others

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing, and Funding.