Type of Organization

Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

911 Operator/Dispatcher

Years in Fire/EMS:

37

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Johnson County Central Dispatch

Years With Department/Agency

1

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Beacon Volunteer Ambulance
Town of Marlboro Volunteer Ambulance
Fairview Fire Dept
Dutchess County 911
City of Poughkeepsie 911
Village of Wappingers PD

My Training:

I am a 911 Dispatcher, APCO 911 and Fire Dispatch instructor

About Me:

I packed up all i owned, left NY just over 1 uyear ago to start a relationship with a woman who i am totally in love with on a level I never felt before. I do miss my daughter and my family in NY but I have a wonderful new Family here in Missouri

Day Job:

911 Dispatcher

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help out those in need and to be the first to meet the needs during an emergency

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I am the first person to shape the emergency for the person and the responders

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Shortage of Manpower
Shortage of Funds
Lack of Pubic respect and trust
Lack of Gov't financial and physical resources