Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Battalion Chief / Division Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

Since 1995

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Phoenixville Fire Department, Phoenixville, PA

Years With Department/Agency

Since 1995

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.pfd65.org and www.phoenixvillefire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Hyattsville VFD, Hyattsville, MD
Washington D.C. Fire and EMS

My Training:

Trained ProBoard through F.O. I and PA D.O.H. EMT-B
B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering

About Me:

I work 40 hours a week paid as a FF/EMT and volunteer with my hometown fire department when available to do so.

Day Job:

FF/EMT

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family Influence

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Its never the same thing twice!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of time to volunteer and keep up with the requirements of todays firefighting standards. Additional career firefighters are needed but the money to fund such positions is lacking.