Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

14

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Perryville, MD

Years With Department/Agency

14

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.pvfd616.com

Web Site:

http://mdsp.org

My Training:

FFI, FFII, Fire Officer I, First Responder, Haz-Mat Awareness, Haz-Mat Ops, Rescue Technician, Rescue Specialist, High Angle Rescue, Emergency Response to Terrorism, Firefighter Safety and Survival, Incident Safety Officer, Pump Operator

About Me:

Joined Perryville Fire Company in 1994 as a junior member, held position of EMS Lt., Fire Lt., Fire Capt., Board of Director, 2nd Asst. Chief, and currently 1st Asst. Chief. Served on numerous committees.

Day Job:

Police Officer

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/brad683

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Inspired by my uncle who was in the department years ago.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the sense of self gratification

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of interest from young people due to incresingly strict training requirements, and lack of support from local, county, and state governments to support the volunteer service.