Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Beukendaal

Years With Department/Agency

25

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Hudson Mohawk Volunteer Firefighters Association
Firemen's Association of New York

My Training:

Various FF, Hazmat, and previous EMT

About Me:

I am now more of a support person than front line person.

Day Job:

retired from NYS

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted to support the front line personnel.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The great Brotherhood of firefighters.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The amount of time it takes to be trained properly.
Receiving the proper training and apply it to the job.