Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

39

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Providence Volunteer Fire Dept

Years With Department/Agency

17

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.providencefdny.com

Web Site:

http://www.saratogacofire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Malta Ridge Vol. Fire Co.
Ballston Spa Fire Department

About Me:

Dad
Husband
Friend
22.5 yrs as desk officer 911 dispatcher
12 yrs machinest
40 yrs Amateur Radio Operator
Skywarn coordinator
Emergency communications county coordinator amateur radio
ARES amateur radio emergency services cooridnator
RACES radio officer
financial services bussiness owner

Day Job:

Desk Officer Saratoga County Sheriffs Dept. (911 Center)

Relationship Status:

Other

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

to help people and the community

Why I Love Fire/EMS

We help people at the worst time of there lives

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Keeping up with training
having enough funds to replace worn out equipment and buildings
Keep up with fire tech ie equipment, communications, changes, training