Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter, Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

26

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Henrietta Volunteer Fire Co. #1

Years With Department/Agency

20

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

West Bloomfield Volunteer Fire Department
West Bloomfield, New York
Hammondsport Volunteer Fire Department
Hammondsport, New York

My Training:

All required training evolutions as pertains to Volunteer Firefighting both for town we served and for the huge Medical Center where I was employed.

About Me:

Finally decided that we had enough of 5-6 months of frigid winter and re-located to Asheville, North Carolina. Love the mountains and hundreds of waterfalls.

Day Job:

Electrician/Elevator Technician Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Mainly to help others, but also to join the fraternity of firefighters.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Personal satisfaction in helping others

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Time involved in training and in the performance of Fire and Rescue activities.