Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

West Tuckerton Fire Company Sta. 71 Little Egg Harbor New Jersey

Years With Department/Agency

16 Months

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.station71.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Atlantic Count N.J.-Somers Point #2 Camden County Chiselhurst Sta 241 Atlantic Count Galloway Sta. 261

My Training:

Junior from 1982 till 1984 Firefighter from 1984 till 1986 Lt 1986 till 1988. Cap. from 1988 till 1989 Ass Chief from 1989 till 1990 Chief from 1990 till 1993. I have served as a The first saftey officer for the Somers Point Fire Comapny #2. Have been just a firefighter for last 7 years

Day Job:

N/A

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was out past curfew too much and was 16 so judge told me I had to do community service and the fire chief took me. After a week of seeing people come in get on trucks and race out. I thought that it was cool and asked to join so 25 years later I am still a Firefighter. Like to know more? just drop me a note.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

having the knowledge and ability to help in the commnity and my department to move foward in protecting our self's and our fellow citizens.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Keeping the Volunteers in the fire service with more programs such as LOSAP and offer some tax breaks. Health and keeping in shape is a big issue.