Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

26

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

EUREKA VOL. FIRE CO

Years With Department/Agency

26

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.eureka54.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Not applicable

My Training:

FF 1,FF 2, Haz Mat Ops, Fire Inst.1, Fire Officer 1 (all Pro-Board). PA STATE CERTIFIED in BVR-Awareness,OPs and Tech, Leadership and Management, Strategy and Tactics, Bus Rescue, Confine Space Rescue, Basic Rope Rescue, Silo Emergencies, Legal Aspects, Firefighter Survival, Rapid Intervention Team, Incident Command, NIMS.

About Me:

I graduated from Kennard Dale H.S. in 1986 and got a job in Stewartstown as a Ass't Water/Sewer Operator. I worked my way up the ladder and have my licenses in both water and sewer and currently in charge of the Water Dept. I was fortunate to have a healthy son born in 1995 and his name is Steven Mark. I really enjoy being a Dad! Having a son like Steven is the greatest joy in the world, well somedays....lol. I started in the fire dept. when I was 14 years old in the Junior firefighter program and ever since I have rose up through the ranks, senior firefighter, lieutenant, captain, ass't chief and finally in 2004 I became Fire Chief! I mostly enjoy the position, however there are times when I wonder why and most of you can probably agree

Day Job:

Water/Sewer Operator

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I enjoy serving my community and helping people.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I enjoy helping people and making a difference in someone's life.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

1. Keeping volunteers (retention/recruitment)
2. Funding
3. Training-certification for everyone