Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Auxiliary/On Scene Support, Chaplain

Years in Fire/EMS:

46 years - Fire/firepolice

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Brockport Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

46 years

My Training:

Started as Interior but went Fire Police 37 years ago

About Me:

Active in two County Association - MCVFA and MCVFPA (past Pres of both) also two Sectional Associations and two state Associations - past pres. of the VFPASNY - Still do all I can including Fire Prevention work - I also am an AARP Driver Safety Instructor

Day Job:

retired but do volunteer work at local hospital

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Friend asked but father had been a fire fighter and I wanted to follow and also to help community

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I help my community

Top Issues Facing Responders:

People do not have time for all mandatory training with work schedule