Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

President / Administrator / Commissioner, Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

7

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Hi-Nella Fire Company, Hi-Nella, NJ

Years With Department/Agency

7

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.hi-nellafirecompany.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Hi-Nella Office of Emergency Management, Deputy Coordinator/EMS Annex Head

My Training:

Firefighter 1
EMT-B
Haz-Mat/CBRNE Awareness & Operations
I-100/700/800
CPR/AED/First Aid
Vehicle Extrication 1
Structural Collapse Awareness
FAST/RIT Operations
Self-Rescue & Survival
General Safety Course for NJ Instructor
CEVO II-Fire
CEVO 3-Ambulance

About Me:

I've been a member of the Hi-Nella Fire Company since Oct 2001. I started as a junior member. Attended the Camden County Fire Academy Fall Firefighter 1 course in 2005 (Class 05-04) Won the best overall class award for 2005. I became Fire Company secretary in 2006 and local firemens association secretary in 2007. I was voted in as company President for 2008. I average a 70% attendance for calls/drills.

I became a deputy coordinator of the Hi-Nella OEM in 2007, and was appointed the head of the EMS Annex during 2008

I joined the Lenola Fire Company Emergency Unit (Ambulance) in October 2007. I'm currently a crewmember on a volunteer duty crew, EMT-B

Also joined the Stratford Ambulance Association in May 2008. Crewmember on a volunteer duty crew.

Day Job:

EMT, Medical Transport

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/bigd691

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I got into emergency services because i have always had an interest in helping people. I also grew up in a firefighting family, with both parents (father still is) both grandfathers, and a great-grandfather as firefighters.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the feeling that i'm actually making a difference in someones life

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Responder Health