Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Combination, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Job Function

Battalion Chief / Division Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

18 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cheltenham Township Fire Department District 3 Elkins Park, PA

Years With Department/Agency

5 years FD and 6 years EMS in same Township

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Horsham Township Fire Department - Firfighter/Paramedic
Enterprise Hatboro Fire Company - Firefighter/EMT
Second Alarmers Rescue Squad - Rescue Paramedic
Ambler EMS - Paramedic

My Training:

FF I, FF II, Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician, RESCUE I (Rope), Haz-Mat Operations, NREMT-B, Prehospital Registered Nurse, Mobile Intensive Care Nurse, EVOC, PUMPS I and II, Water Rescue I, RIT/FAST

About Me:

Started off as a volunteer ambulance attendant to EMT, to Paramedic, EMS Lieutenant, Firefighter, Engine Co. Lieutenant, Ladder Co. Captain, District Fire Chief, Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse (Ground and Air) - PHRN/MICN. Spend a few years with a Rescue Company as well. 18 years EMS and 5 years Fire and 3 years Rescue.

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Thought it would be cool to help people.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Saving lives and looking cool doing it.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recruitment and Retention