Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department, President / Administrator / Commissioner

Years in Fire/EMS:

32

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Bowling Green Volunteer Fire Department (Indiana)

Years With Department/Agency

2

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Pennsauken (NJ) VFD, Station 11-5.

My Training:

Residential and Industrial Firefighting, Hazmat, Industrial Rescue, Oil Spill Rapid Responce and EMT.

About Me:

Grew up in South Philadelphia (Pa.) rased family and worked in Southern New Jersey then moved to Indiana approximately 5 years ago.

Retired from the Oil Refinery Industry.

Day Job:

Retired, but help out on the In-laws family farm.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Interesting Field of Work

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It's personally challenging and rewarding.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Personal Safety.