Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer, Emergency Management

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department, Training Officer, EMT - Basic, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

28 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

La Grange Fire department, Lewis County Ambulance District

Years With Department/Agency

11

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Union Beach fire Department
Union Beach New Jersey
Past Chief

My Training:

Fire fighter 1&2
EMT-Basic
Fire service instructor-1
Many other uncertified trainings

Day Job:

Manager for telecommunications company

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My dad was a firefighter and told me I had to try it. If I din't like it after 6 months I could quit. You know the rest of the story

Why I Love Fire/EMS

If I have to tell you, you will never understand it, You just have to do it

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training and equipment