Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department, EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

42

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Harrison Twp. Fire Dept. Harrison Valley, Pa

Years With Department/Agency

28

Dept. Web Site:

http://htvfd20.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

American Hose Company #1 Lansford, Pa.
Beverly Fire Company #1 Beverly City, NJ
Lakehurst Naval Air Station Lakehurst NJ

My Training:

Pa. Firefighter I
NJ Firefighter II
NJ Fire Officer II
EMT A
Command and Staff
Fire and Arson Investigator
Haz Mat Operations
CBR Certifyed
Heavy Rescue Certifyed
Confined Space
Trench Rescue
Pa State Radiological Officer
Public Safety Dive Rescue Specialist
DCNR Water Rescue I, II, III
Underwater Investigator

About Me:

I have dedicated myself to Emergency Services and the men and women that make up our ranks. I have assisted many Departments in master planning and the specification writing for new equipment.

Day Job:

Pa Dept. Of Transportation. Roadway Program Tec. II

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I come from a Fire Service family, Father, Uncles, Grandfather. grew up in the hose House as we called it then. Grew up around Aherns Fox Engines with open cabs. Learned young that it was in my blood.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The Brotherhood

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety
Funding
Training
Equipment