Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Combination

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

12

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Carbondale, PA

Years With Department/Agency

7

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.carbondalefiredept.com

Web Site:

http://www.greenfieldtownship.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Bucks County Community College - Instructor 2003-present

My Training:

Firefighter 2, Fire Officer 2, Fire Dept. Safety Officer, Fire Instructor 2, PA Emergency Medical Technician, Haz Mat Technician, Rescue Technician - Confined Space, Vehicle & Machinery, Trench, and Structural Collapse, Driver/ Operator - Pumper & Mobile Water Supply Apparatus

About Me:

I started out as a Cadet FF at the age of 15, Started as a Career FF at 20, became a PSFA Instructor at 23 and here I sit today

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My entire family is a part of the emergency services. My father is the Chief of Police, my mother an EMT, and my grandfather used to drive the ambulance.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

helping people

Top Issues Facing Responders:

$$$$, Lack of personnel, seeking more training