Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Combination

Job Function

Training Officer, Captain, Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

5 1/2

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Carbondale Township FD

Years With Department/Agency

5 1/2

Dept. Web Site:

http://carbondaletownship.com

My Training:

Im a Firefighter III, HazMat Tech, Instructor I, and First Responder. Im working on my fire officer I, EMT-B, and Extrication Tech. After I have those three, ill work on getting my fire arson investigator and FAE.

About Me:

I joined the fire service in April of 2002. I was a volunteer for 3 years before I became a fulltime firefighter in December of 2006. I became a Captain in Dec. of 2007. My dept works 24-48 hour shifts. I spent 14 days down in Louisiana during Hurricane Katrina. Since then I haven’t been on any major deployments.

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Been around it since i was a lil kid.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love that no two days are the same.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Money issues. it seems that the departments that need the equipment aren’t getting it.