Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer, Captain, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

19

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Aristes Fire Company #1

Years With Department/Agency

19

Dept. Web Site:

http://freewebs.com/aristesfire

Web Site:

http://valleychemicalfc.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Atlas Fire Company, Ringtown Valley Fire and Rescue, Nuremberg-Weston Fire Company, Sheppton-Onieda Fire Company and Columbia Fire Company, Shenandoah.

My Training:

FF1, EMT-P, BVRT, Haz-Mat Ops, PA State Fire Academy Structure 1 and many others

About Me:

I'm 33 years old and enjoy many things in addition to the fire/ems world. I really like spending time with my 6 year old son, Nicholas. He is the best thing that has happened to me. Hanging out with my friends, fishing on occasion and performing home improvements are just some of the other things that I do...

Day Job:

Fire Equipment Sales

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I always liked the idea of helping others and was raised around the firehouse with both my mother and father being active members with our fire company.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

it is something that I have always been a part of and it allows me to spend time with my family doing something we all love to do.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The two biggest issues facing the fire/ems world today are staffing and finances.