Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

16

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Brighton Fire Dist. #5

Years With Department/Agency

16

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.brightonfire.com

My Training:

Various state, local, and national training.

About Me:

I am past Chief of the Dept. before that I held positions as Asst. Chief, Training Officer, Captain, Lieutenant, and Rescue Team Leader. I am also on the Haz-Mat team. Now i hold the position of Rescue team Leader again.

Day Job:

Heavy Equipment Operator for Tonawanda Water and Sewer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

The big red trucks and the thought of doing dangerous things that other people did not want to do.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The thrill of a big job or big cut, and of course the ride there, and seeing how kids look up to you.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Not enough local govt. support, too many jobs being cut and to much money going other places other than emergency services. Still to many deaths and critical injuries.