Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

16yrs

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Union Hill Fire Dept. Union Hill NY

Years With Department/Agency

12 yrs

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.uhfd.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Ontario F.D.

My Training:

Essentials of firefighting, Firefighter II, Firefighter Survival, Truck Co. operations, Pump Operator, Vehicle Extrication, Mercy flight Ground Crew, Smoke Divers, Initial Attack, CEVO II, Emegency Medical Tech-Basic, Introduction To Fire Officer, Fire Officer I, N.I.M.S. 100-300.

Day Job:

Truck Driver

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/mike14580

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I love being able to help other people. I started out as an Explorer when I was 14 and then joined the fire dept @ 18.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping other people

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training, Retention and recruitment, Funding