Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

27

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Silver Spring Community Fire Co. Mechanicsburg Pa

Years With Department/Agency

25

Dept. Web Site:

http://silverspringfire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Upper Allen Twp Fire Company

My Training:

FFII(Pro Board), EMT-B, Pa BVR Tech, Fire Officer II, Hazmat Operations, APO Dispatcher, NFA Arson Investigation, Rural Water Movement, NIMS 700, 800A, ICS 100, 200, 300, Rope I & II, Pump Ops I & II, Building construction, Comand School 2002, EVOC, Incident Safety Officer, ETC.

About Me:

I have been a member of the Silver Spring Comm. Fire Co. since Jan 1983. I have served as Trustee, LT, Capt, and training officer. I am presently a FF/EMT, also driver operator of all company apparatus. Consisting of 1 Engine,Tanker/Pumper, Rescue, Mini Pumper and Traffic unit/utility. We are an all volunteer company in south central Pa.
Although I mostly run Fire I also run with the Silver Spring Ambulance and Rescue Association, since 1995. I have served as Capt. Assistant Chief and board of directors there.

Day Job:

Back in school after 30 years

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/ff2emt31

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Always interested, did not get into it until I dated a firefighter.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Honestly the adrenaline high!!!! Helping my community.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Technologic advancments, fewer volunteers and a sue happy society.