Type of Organization

N/A

Job Function

Other Emergency Services Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

9

Years With Department/Agency

9

My Training:

basic NIMS

About Me:

I am 71 years old. I have been a Genesee Co. legislator for 9+ years. I represent the Towns of Alexander, Bethany and Pavilion. I live in the Town of Pavilion. I also served on the Township Board of Supervisors in Ferguson Township, Centre County, PA, when I lived there. I am interested in seeing that residents of Genesee Co. get quality and timely emergency services.

Day Job:

Genesee County Legislator

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I am a Genesee Co. legislator who, at my request, has been a liaison from the Legislature to the County's Emergency Services Office. I serve on the Fire Task Force & the Fire Recruitment & Retention TF. I also serve on the Ambulance Task Force which was created in 2007 by the Genesee Assoc. of Municipalities.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recruitment, retention, leadership, daytime availability of responders, volunteers having to raise too much of their own funds.