Type of Organization

Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

38

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

West Dover, VT

Years With Department/Agency

1

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Firfighter/EMT with 3 seperate departments due to moves. Former Police/EMS dispatcher/Ski patroller

My Training:

Too many to list or remember.

About Me:

Started at age 17 as a Volunteer FF. Then in 1988 became a FF/EMT. In 1991 became a police/EMS dispatcher. Last year I became a ski patroller at a ski resort in Vermont. I have been an elected Town Constable in the town I live since 1995.

Day Job:

Insurance Agency owner

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I always felt the need to help people less fortunate than myself.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Adrenalin rush, helping others

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Firefighter safety