Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

27

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

NYC, NY

Years With Department/Agency

27

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.FDNY.com

My Training:

EMT

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Charley's My Name Firefighting's My Game. Had a "Calling" to Live Dangerously.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The "Brotherhood"

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Not Having Proper Protective Gear and Equipment for Today's Fire Service. Not enough money from the Ferderal, State & Local Governments to have up to date Fire Apparatus and Equipment to do the "job".