Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

4 years 7months

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Owasco Fire Department Owasco New York

Years With Department/Agency

3 months

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.owascofiredept.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Sennett Fire Department -4 years 4months

My Training:

Basic Firefighter, Intermediate Firefighter, Firefighter Survival, FAST, Confined Space Safety and Awareness, EVOC, Basic Wildland Fire Suppression, ICS-200, NIMS 100, 200, 700,800, EMT-D, Fire Police

About Me:

I joined the Sennett Volunteer Fire Department when i was 17 yrs old which made me a junior firefighter, took as many classes as i could. Became a Lieutenant in January of 2006, and continued being a Lieutenant in 2007. Then i transfered to the Owasco Fire Department in August of 2007 where i am now.

Day Job:

Water Jet Operator at 4M Precision Stamping Inc.

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Love Fire/EMS

helping people, the brotherhood

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Communication, Safety, Incident Command Structure, Recruitment/ Retention of Members