Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

New Hartford, New York

Years With Department/Agency

23

Dept. Web Site:

http://NHFD.COM

Web Site:

http://www.nhfd.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

My Training:

I am a NYS certified AEMT-Paramedic I also have ACLS, PALS certification. I am also a Certified Lab skills instructor as well as a certified lab skills evaluator. I have multiple training certifications from the New York State OFPC as well as some national training.

About Me:

I am currently in the New Hartford Fire Dept. I have been involved in the medical team at NASCAR in Watkins Glen and have been on the medical teams of the last 2 Woodstock music festivals. I am currently employed also as a 911 Operator and a Paramedic for Edwards Ambulance Service, and Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance Company.

Day Job:

911 Operator

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help out in the community and to learn more about EMS

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people as well as the comraderie of other Firefighting and EMS personnel

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recruitment and retention, and the requirements for keeping medical certifications up.