Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

First Responder

Years in Fire/EMS:

40

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cruz Roja de San Miguel de Allende

Years With Department/Agency

1

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Folcroft Fire Co.
South Media Fire Co.
Levittown #2
Bucks County Rescue Squad
Bristol Twp. and Nether Providence Emergency Management Deputy
Nether Providence Fire Police.

My Training:

From basic FF to Heavy rescue to HazMat and radiologic Detection and Monitoring and Pup and structural collapse,etc. Also Fire Police I

About Me:

Editor and photojournalist living in suburban Philadelphia and Central Mexico. Ham radio operator.

Day Job:

semi-retired journalist

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

as a volunteer I saw my community with different eyes. As a journalist it gave me insights and when I was older it allowed me to wear a few hats.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

My grandfather, Dad and uncles all have been responders

Top Issues Facing Responders:

In Mexico, adequate gear and training and more personnel. In USA, too much money being thrown at some issues.