Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Westbrook Chemical Engine Co. #1

Years With Department/Agency

11

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Chester Hose Company, Chester Ambulance, Chester , CT
American Ambulance, Norwich, CT

My Training:

FF 1&2, EMT-B, HAZ-MAT OPS., HURST TOOL, R.I.T ADVANCED, INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEMS, & IS-100,200,700

About Me:

I joined the fire service as a junior member when I was 14, following after my step-father. I was first certified as a medical response technician when I was 16. I then went on to earn my FF 1 and EMT-B when I turned 18. When I moved to my new town I joined the local FD and ambulance dept. where I have been for the past 11 years. I made my way up through the ranks to become a Lieutenant in the FD and a captain in the ambulance. I am married and have 3 children who have all shown interest in joining the dept. when they are older.

Day Job:

Communications technician

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined the fire/ems service following my family. I then found how much I enjoyed it and have stayed with it and continued my fire & ems training to this day.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I enjoy helping people and contributing to my community.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of funding is probably the number 1 top issue facing responders. It leads to lack of man power, lack of equipment, and lack of training.