Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

President / Administrator / Commissioner, Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

25 +

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Adams Area Fire District

Years With Department/Agency

23

Dept. Web Site:

http://adamsarea42.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Penn Twp Ambulance
Armco/AK steel Plant Protection

My Training:

Firefighter 1 and 2 EMT and a long list of state training

About Me:

47 year old firefighter who enjoys motorcycles and spending time with my family.

Day Job:

Steel worker

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://fireandiron.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Started out as an adventure to help in the community. Then it was a passion, now its part of who I am.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The brother/sisterhood

Top Issues Facing Responders:

For volunteers: staffing, funding
For Paid: Budget cuts (they Kill firefighters dont they)