Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Combination

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

17 plus

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

North Plainfield Fire dept, North Plainfield New Jersey

Years With Department/Agency

7

Dept. Web Site:

http://iafflocal2958.org

Web Site:

http://Middlebushfire.org

My Training:

Fire fighter /EMT level 1 instructor and fire inspector current certs and lots of other classes

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

was looking for something to do when i was 21 started at the volly fd and got hooked now im a career firefighter and i still volunteer as well.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

helping when everyone else runs away im running in

Top Issues Facing Responders:

from the volly side lack of recruitment and retention of volunteers the continuing pressure put on by legislative requirements for training. The paid side not enough manpower responding to calls, the fact that the fire dept no longer is immune to being sued we are now held accountable for what we do.