Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant, Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

10

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

St. Thomas Fire and Rescue St. Thomas PA

Years With Department/Agency

3

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.stthomasfire.com

Web Site:

http://www.montaltofire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Started out with the Mercersburg, Montgomery, Peters, and Warren fire and rescue

My Training:

FF1, EMT-B, Rescue Tech, Haz-mat Ops, NIMS 100,200,300,400,700,800 numerous others

About Me:

Started as a Jr member, have served as a fire officer, ems officer, and firefighter, and am now a Lt again

Day Job:

EMT-B

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

seemed fun and interesting, know it is my life

Why I Love Fire/EMS

adapt or die

Top Issues Facing Responders:

It is becoming impossible for volunteers to find the time for the massive amount of training required