Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

22

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Reade Volunteer Fire Company

Years With Department/Agency

22

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.rvfcstation63.com

My Training:

Extensive, FF1

Day Job:

Truck Driver for 7-up

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help my fellow man, and yes I enjoy the rush also.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

There is something gratifying about making order out of chaos.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recruitment, ever changing training requirements and the time to fulfill them. How do you talk someone into 180 hours of training to just get started in the fire service? Financial worries.