Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

13

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Lakewood Fire Dept

Years With Department/Agency

13

My Training:

Ocean County Fire Academy; Middlesex Fire Academy (HazMat); ICS 100,200,300,& 400 under my belt. Tank Rail Car training, Driver Operator of Ladder,Tower & rescue trucks within my company

About Me:

Im a Vol Firefighter in a company of approximately 20 members. I am currently Captain/Firefighter

Day Job:

Night Emergency Comm Officer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted to continue to help where I was needed. Here I am needed and I help others where I can

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The nature of the job, no fire is ever the same. Every fire is always a challenge

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of manpower, lack of people stepping up to volunteer with us. Older building construction, new building construction. Truss construction- I have seen floors fail during intense heat and fire..making everyone a little more careful when working around it