Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief, EMS Chief / Division Head, EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

8

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Milesburg, Citizens Hook and Latter Co. # 1 Station 9

Years With Department/Agency

8

My Training:

Firefighter II
Water Rescue I, II
Ice Rescue
High Angel Rescue
PA DOH BVR
PA DOH AVR
PA DOH BRP
PA DOH EMT-B
Diver

About Me:

I started as a junior firefighter when i was 16. I became a captain which in my department is like a officer in training because it is a non-commande position when I was 18. About two year later i became a assistent chief (906) I am now 24 years old and thired Assistent chief (903). About 3 years ago I started to work for Evan hospital as a EMT-B which I am still doing today.

Day Job:

EMT-B

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

All of my family are members of the fire department and it is just something I like to do.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people

Top Issues Facing Responders:

For the volunteer departmes it seems to be a tie between funding and manpower.