Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

18

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Mifflintown Hose Co #1

Years With Department/Agency

18

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.mifflintownhose.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

EMT-B for Port Royal EMS

My Training:

Essentials of FF, Basic Vehicle Rescue, Advanced Vehicle Rescue, Engine Co Ops, Truck Co Ops, Aerial Ops, EMT-B, Haz-Mat Ops, NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800, EVOC

About Me:

I am a 32 y/o/m from central PA. I joined the fire service in June of 1990 as a junior firefighter. I am currently the 2nd Assistant Chief in my 1st year. I held Lieutenant for 2 years, Captain for 4 years, now 2nd Assistant Chief. I have been happily married now for 4 years and we have 3 kids (10 y/o Madison, 3 y/o Gavyn, and 18 month old Connor) and 1 Beagle puppy Molly. Away from the firehouse I love the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting, and playing softball. beer Pong is also a pleasurable past time

Day Job:

Telecommunicator / 911 Dispatcher

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/kdawg17059

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined as a Jr FF because it was something I wanted to do, something to explore

Why I Love Fire/EMS

it keeps the blood pumping and I like doing it

Top Issues Facing Responders:

SAFETY. We have to look out for ourselves, because no one else does. Everyone Goes Home!