Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

30

Years With Department/Agency

30

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Did a year with EMS before catching the fire bug, never looked back.

My Training:

30 years worth, not a spot for a resume. Strengths have been tactical leadership and organizational physcology/group dynamics.

About Me:

30 years in the Firehouse, 25+ on the line.
Was paid Deputy for a County operation covering greater alarms, Haz Mat, investigations etc. for 12 + stations

Day Job:

Instructor/Reg. Manager for major Nozzle manufacturer in the Northeast

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

2nd generation, was kind of a foregone conclusion. The excitement and challenge of establishing order from chaos doesn't hurt either.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training, specifically the transfer of reality based knowledge to the unexperienced from the experienced .
Consolidation and Staffing.