Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

15

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Washington Twp.VFC Belle Vernon, Pa

Years With Department/Agency

3

Dept. Web Site:

http://WTVFC42.ORG

Web Site:

http://N/A

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Belle Vernon VFC # 2 for 12 years

My Training:

Emt ,Haz-Mat Tech., Vehicle Rescue Tech.,

About Me:

I joined the Belle Vernon Fire Co. as a Junior F/F and moved up the ranks leaving the Co. as Deputy Chief to transfer to Washington Twp. I've worked in the Ems field for 13 years with numerous agencies. Currently I work as a Plant protection officer at U.S. Steel Irvin works.

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help protect the residents of my home town.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The fact that I get to help people in time of need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The decline in volunteers over the years and the hardships of trying to raise money needed for everyday operations.