What State do you live in?

PA

Type of Organization

Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function

EMT/Paramedic, Firefighter/Driver Operator

Years in Fire/EMS:

18 years in Fire/12 years in EMS

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

East Mead VFC #1

Years With Department/Agency

1

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Conneaut Lake Area Ambulance Service(CLAAS) Dept. 31, Vernon Central Hose Company Dept. 23, Vernon Township VFD Dept. 27 West Mead #1 Dept. 28

My Training:

Basic "A"
Electrical Emergencies
Basic "B"
Basic "C"
BVR
First Aid and CPR and AED
R & I
NIMS
First Responder Awareness
PA Essentials of Firefighting
HAZMAT OPS
Structure Burn
EMT-B
Basement fires and rollovers
Bloodborne Pathogens
Engine Company Operations
Landing Zone Operations
Firefighter 1
BASIC RIT
ICS
Pump Ops 1
Wildland Firefighting

About Me:

I am a Firefighter/EMT, I have my BVR Tech License and my Firefighter 1. I'm a former Assistant Fire Chief, Board Secretary and Relief Secretary.I work at Conneaut Lake Area Ambulance Service(CLAAS) Dept. 31 as an EMT. I have a son who I love very much. Firefighting is my passion but I have fallen in love more with EMS work. I am currently at Vernon Township VFD, I used to run with West Mead 1 for about 8 years, and I used to run with Vernon Central Hose while running at WM1 for about 2 years.

Day Job:

CLAAS-EMT

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/gable232728

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted to serve my community, and feel like I've done something to give back to my community. Also I wanted to be like my father(retired Volunteer Firefighter of 38 years)and my brother(Firefighter/EMT of 16 years.)

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It's an awesome feeling when you help someone, even if it's a minor thing as a Lift Assist, to being thanked at a Fire. A thank you goes a long way in the fire service, especially since you don't get a thank you as much anymore.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Every day hazards, from homes to citizens to new vehicle technology, and enviromental incidents. Volunteer Shortage