Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Secretary / Treasurer, Captain, EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

Since 1989

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Laurel Lake Rescue Squad Laurel Lake, NJ

Years With Department/Agency

9 years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department, Bakersville, PA.

My Training:

Firefighter 1, EMT, FAST Team Concepts, FAST 1, FAST 2, FAST 3, Vehicle Extrication Awareness,Extrication Operational, Extrication Technician/Air Bag Specialist, School Bus Extrication, ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, NIMS-700, NIMS-800, NIMS-800a, Incident Management Level 1, HazMat Awareness, EVOC, CEVO,Surface Ice Rescue Level 1 Operations, Surface Ice Rescue Level 2, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Peer Support/Crisis Intervention: Assisting Individuals in Crisis, Medical management of the Radioactively Contaminated/Injured Patient,Confined Space Awareness, Confined Space Operations, EMS Response to the Large Scale Incident Level 1-Awareness, Emergency Management and Transport of the Burn Patient for Prehospital Care Providers

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/hoss13126

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I became a junior firefighter at 16 years old in Bakersville, Pa following in the footsteps of my father, my stepfather and stepbrothers. In 1994, I decided to become an EMT to take up a new career and get out of the factory. Since than I have been employed as an EMT and have never looked back. I became a member of Laurel Lake Rescue squad in 1998 and have obtained positions as Secretary and First Lieutenant and now Captain. Shortly after, I joined Mauricetown Fire Company where I have held the position of Assistant Rescue Captain.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Satisfaction of helping someone in their time of need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Volunteer recruitment and retention.