Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

15

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Falls Creek Station 4/ Dubois EMS Medic 42

Years With Department/Agency

2

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Puppy Creek VFD, Columbia Martinez VFD, Columbia Dive rescue, Richmond County, Dive rescue, Mckean County Dive rescue recovery,

My Training:

GA FF2, Dive Master,Search rescue Recovery Diver, PA FF, FF instructor, Hazmat operations, BVRT, Fire officer 2, ....... List goes on and on

About Me:

I am 17 year vet of us army, Volunteer firefighter diver paid Part-time EMT, First responder. I am currently attempting to get my masters in fire engineering a few classes left. I retire from the Army when I am 38 and want nothing more than to be a paid FF EMT some where. I am engaged to the lady of my dreams and have 4 wonderful kids. I been burnt shot near drowned and crashed in helicopter bring it on. Still get butterflies when the tones drop.

Day Job:

Army Station Commander

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

When I was a young soldier I was deployed when I returned found that the apartment I was in burnt killing the 3 year old that lived with us.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Keeps the blood flowing

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Legal issues, Idiots that are sue happy