Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

18

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Company / Tobyhanna, Pa.

Years With Department/Agency

18 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://coolfire25.com

My Training:

Vehicle Rescue Technician, Hazardous Materials Awareness (National Certification), NIMS, Arson Investigation, Incident Command, EVOC, Ropes and Rigging and various other classes and certifications.

About Me:

I joined the fireservice in 1991 and have enjoyed being a firefighter ever since. I was previously an Assistant Chief for 3 years, Safety Officer, Captain, Lt. and for a couple of years a Fire Police Captain. My wife is on firepolice and I have two sons. Both are also Active Members.

Day Job:

Public Safety Department Chief

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/chief25sr

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To serve and help protect my community.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love everything about it.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The lack of volunteers in todays world. Call response. Sometimes firehouse politics.