Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer, Captain, Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

35

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Dansville Vol. Fire Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

25

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Groveland Vol. Fire Dept

My Training:

Essentials, FF-I, FF-II, Haz-Mat Tech., NIMS 700, 100, 200,
Confined Space, Apparatus Operator-Pump, Apparatus Operator - Aerial Device, Apparatus Operator-EVOC, Fire Behavior-Arson Awarness, Priciples of Fire Investigation, Bus Rescue

NYS Certified Fire Instructor

About Me:

Married family man, Family 1st, FD 2nd, work 3rd.

Day Job:

Sr. Sign Technician-- County Highway Department

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family tradition

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Family tradition, satisfaction of making a difference in the community

Top Issues Facing Responders:

LODD, changing standards and mandates with no financing available